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Body Found in River Mersey Confirmed as Missing Teenager Daniel Halliday

The 14-year-old disappeared while swimming with his brother and friends near Crosby Beach on June 30.

  • Coastguard discovered the body off New Brighton on Monday night.
  • Formal identification is pending, but police are in contact with Halliday's family.
  • Daniel was separated from his group by a strong current while jumping waves.
  • Emergency services conducted an extensive search before calling it off the next day.
  • The family has requested privacy as they cope with the loss.
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