This in from the police in their own words. Ed
Police investigating the possible murder of missing Isle of Wight teenager Damien Nettles have concluded a search of an area of marshland near Newport today (Saturday, May 14).
Specialist water search officers from the constabulary’s Force Support Unit completed their search at 3.15pm.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Dave Powell, said: “The police have completed an exhaustive, detailed search of Dodnor Nature Reserve and surrounding areas. As a result of this search we have not found Damien, and, further more, we are confident that he is not there.
“This is exceptionally disappointing to us in many ways, however the search for Damien goes on and, as ever, we urge anyone who has information that they think can help us to make contact.”
A number of items were recovered throughout the search which have been removed from the scene and will be examined in due course to establish whether they have any relevance to this investigation or any other police inquiry.
Five people arrested on Tuesday (May 10) in connection with the suspected murder of Damien remain on police bail.
