A physique has been discovered by officers looking for a lacking 14-year-old boy.

Eric Lin was reported as lacking from the Greater Manchester space. Police believed he might have caught a bus into Cheshire.

Cheshire Constabulary shared quite a few appeals since Eric disappeared on Sunday, July 2.

But Greater Manchester Police confirmed a physique has in Warrington. Formal identification is but to happen, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Police stated there are believed to be no suspicious circumstances and that Eric's household have been knowledgeable.

A spokesperson stated: "Greater Manchester Police can confirm that sadly a body has been found this afternoon (Thursday 6 July) in the Warrington area of Cheshire. There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances. A formal identification is yet to take place, but Eric’s family have been informed of the latest development."

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Davies of GMP City of Manchester North district stated: “Firstly, our thoughts remain with Eric’s loved ones at this difficult time. Formal identification is yet to take place, so we would ask that they have privacy whilst the investigation continues.”