DEVON and Cornwall Police have announced that the 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Taylor Charlton of Barnstaple has been released on police bail until September pending further enquiries.

The 20-year-old was arrested at an address in the North Devon on Friday, June 12.

Taylor, 15, who was last seen on the night of Friday, May 8, remains missing.

Sector Inspector Andy Wills added: “We remain committed to find answers for Taylor’s loved-ones and fully assessing and acting upon any new intelligence that comes to light as part of this.

“We remain open-minded and all lines of enquiry will be thoroughly reviewed in order to ensure we understand, as far as we are able, what has happened to Taylor.

“Our officers are working tirelessly to ensure this, and all, relevant lines of enquiry are fully investigated.

“We know how upsetting and concerning this news will be for Taylor’s family, friends, and the wider community.

“Taylor’s family continue to be updated and supported by specialist officers.

“We are asking members of the public to help us by avoiding speculation, especially sharing any unconfirmed information online, and allowing detectives to continue our investigation.”

The last confirmed sighting of Taylor is on CCTV near a footpath close to Tarka Leisure Centre and the Seven Brethren car park, Barnstaple, at 10.41pm on Friday, May 8. He is seen heading in the direction of the River Taw.

We would still like to hear from anyone who was in that immediate area at or around that time and thinks they may have seen Taylor.

Anyone in possession of any CCTV or digital recording from the immediate area at the relevant time, who has not already contacted police, is also asked to get in touch.

If you have information that is urgent, please phone 999, or in less pressing circumstances please consider using 101, quoting reference number 50260117084.