Body found in search for missing 18-year-old after he was last seen on Isle of Wight beach

A BODY has been found in the search for a missing teenager on the Isle of Wight.

Chris Koppany, 18, of Ryde, was last seen at a beach near Binstead on Thursday at about 7pm.

HM Coastguard received reports that a man was overdue from a swim near Ryde.

A search and rescue helicopter from Lee-on-the-Solent and four Coastguard Rescue teams were sent to the area.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said the body of a man was found on Saturday morning and Mr Koppany’s family have been informed.

Formal identification has yet to take place and a file will be prepared for the coroner, police said.

Extensive searches were carried out after Mr Koppany went missing and his family became extremely concerned for his welfare.

Officers later issued a public appeal for help.