Body Found In Search For Jordan
Police searching for missing teenager Jordan Cobb who jumped off the Torpoint ferry on New Year's Eve have recovered a body from the River Tamar.
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Body found in search for Jordan: Full report
A body pulled from the River Tamar is believed to be that of Jordan Cobb. The 16 year-old from Plymouth was seen jumping from the Torpoint ferry on New Year's Eve.
Today his girlfriend wrote on her facebook page. "Everybody needs closure and to be able to start grieving". Our Plymouth correspondent Jonathan Gibson has the story.
Body found in River Tamar
A body has been found in the River Tamar near where a Plymouth teenager went missing two weeks ago. MoD police were called by a member of the public and sent a launch to the scene and recovered the body.
A huge search of the river took place after the disappearance of Jordan Cobb who was last seen jumping from the Torpoint Ferry on New Year's Eve.
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Teenager may have jumped off ferry for a bet
Police searching for a missing 16 year old boy last seen leaping from a ferry, say he may have jumped overboard for a bet. They've vowed to continue searching for Jordan Cobb who jumped from the Torpoint ferry into the River Tamar on New Year's Eve. Jeff Welch reports.
REPORT: Police say missing teenager jumped from a ferry 'for a bet'
Police searching for a missing 16-year-old boy last seen leaping from a ferry, say he may have jumped overboard for a bet.
But they still haven't ruled out finding Jordan Cobb alive, ten days after he jumped into the Tamar from the Torpoint Ferry. One line of inquiry is that he could have made it ashore and be in hiding. Jeff Welch reports.
Police: Jordan gave bag to friend before jumping from ferry
We know that there was a discussion between the group about something - we're still waiting for some people to come forward and clarify what went on - but we understand that for some reason Jordan has given his bag to a friend, he's jumped up on to the front of the ferry and then jumped into the water.
– Detective Inspector Nick West, Devon and Cornwall PoliceThere is information in the public domain that suggests this is all a prank, that someone within Jordan's group has engaged with them in relation to a bet.
We do understand that the figure of about £100 has been discussed, but that hasn't been confirmed. That's one line of inquiry that we're keeping an open mind on.
Police believe missing Jordan jumped from ferry for £100 bet
Police searching for a missing boy last seen leaping from a ferry believe he may have jumped into the icy waters over a £100 bet.
Jordan Cobb, 16, was intending to take part in a New Year's Eve street party in Torpoint, Cornwall, after catching the ferry from Plymouth in Devon.
But the alarm was raised shortly after 9pm when Jordan disappeared beneath the surface of the River Tamar, around 70 yards from the shore.
Police say they are still trying to track a handful of people who are believed to have been with Jordan in the moments leading up to his disappearance.
They have been scanning social media and speaking to other witnesses, and say they believe the incident may be a "prank gone wrong".
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Police continue search for missing Jordan
A major search has been planned for tomorrow as the hunt for missing teenager Jordan Cobb continues. The 16-year-old, from Plymouth, went missing on New Year's Eve after being seen to jump from the Torpoint ferry.
Police will work with the coastguard in rib type boats, checking the shoreline areas.
Still no news on Jordan
Searches have continued over the weekend along the River Tamar for 16 year old Jordan Cobb without success.
Police are asking the public not to carry out their own searching so that resources can be concentrated where they are most needed.
Today's search for boy who jumped from ferry called off
Another day of searching for a 16 year old boy who jumped from a ferry has been stood down.
Jordan Cobb jumped into the River Tamar from the Torpoint Ferry on Monday night. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said "Despite an extensive search, he wasn't found."
River searches continue for missing teenager
Further searches are taking place in the River Tamar for a missing teenager who's thought to have drowned on New Year's Eve.
16-year-old Jordan Cobb was travelling to a party in Cornwall with friends when he jumped off the Torpoint Ferry just a few metres from shore.
Around 50 people took part in a co-ordinated search yesterday morning and a helicopter from RNAS Culdrose was called in yesterday afternoon to search the St John's Lake area.