Major search under way for boy, 13, in river

Mylo Capilla was last seen at about 21:00 BST on Thursday

A major search operation in a river is under way for a missing 13-year-old boy.

Cleveland Police has appealed for information about Mylo Capilla, who was last seen at about 21:00 BST on Thursday at an area known as the "Muddies" in Ingleby Barwick, Teesside.

Mylo is believed to have gone with his friend to the River Tees, near to Ramsey Gardens, and entered the water, the force said.

Assistant Chief Constable Dave Sutherland said officers had conducted extensive searches through the night to try and find Mylo and asked the public to keep away from the river.

Mylo was believed to be wearing a dark T-shirt and dark bottoms, Cleveland Police said.

Tees River Rescue said it was called to help with the search along the river at about 21:15 BST on Thursday and would continue to provide support as requested.

A police cordon is in place on Ramsey Gardens

Specialist teams, including police drones and dogs, are searching with support from Cleveland Fire Brigade, marine water and mountain rescue.

A police cordon is in place on Ramsey Gardens, about 200m (656ft) from the river, to keep the public away from the search area.

Specialist teams continue to search for Mylo around the River Tees

The Muddies is a large area stretching along the riverbank and a known place for children and young people to play, according to locals.

Resident Andy Campbell, 64, said there was a strong sense of community in Ingleby Barwick, which meant people wanted to help in the search.

"This is one of the biggest housing estates in Europe and most families have children or grandchildren, and people think, 'if this was me, I would hope people would help'," he said.

"It's the way we are around here. It's very family-orientated."

ACC Sutherland said: "This is understandably hugely distressing for Mylo's family, friends and the wider community.

"While I know members of the public want to help, I would ask you not to search near the river for your own safety and to allow specialist teams to conduct this work in their profession.

"Instead, can I please ask you to speak directly to an officer at the scene."