Connor Lyons death: Hull murder investigation launched
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Humberside Police said Connor Lyons was "popular and well regarded"
A man had been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 17-year-old boy was found dead on the banks of the River Hull.
Connor Lyons' body was discovered on an embankment near Ennerdale on Tuesday.
The 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder, theft and assault, Humberside Police said.
Det Ch Insp Rhod Troake, who is leading the investigation, said: "I would like to thank everyone who has come forward with information so far."
"It's very clear that Connor was popular and well regarded and our thoughts are with all those who knew and loved him," he said.
"Our focus is to establish exactly what happened to Connor and to bring to justice anyone found to have had involvement in his death."
Humberside Police said Hull Magistrates Court had allowed them to hold the 21-year-old for an additional 36 hours in custody.
Tributes have been left after Connor Lyons' body was discovered on an embankment of the River Hull on Tuesday
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