Police have confirmed a body found in the River Nene is that of a missing teenager.

Cambridgeshire Police said that officers were called to Crab Marsh, Wisbech, by a local river official at just before noon.

Specialist search teams had been looking for Declan Berry,18, from Wisbech, after his blue VW Polo entered the water in North Brink, Wisbech St Mary, on Tuesday,17 March.

Five people had been travelling in the vehicle, which was recovered from the river five days after the collision.

The body of Eden Bunn, 16, from Sutton Bridge, was recovered from the water the day after the collision.

Three others – two girls aged 16 and an 18-year-old man – managed to escape the vehicle.

Following the crash, Declan’s family and friends said: “We are absolutely devastated beyond words and ask for privacy during this tragic time.”

Eden’s parents, Lisa and Dean, her brother Jay, sister Shelby and nephew Axl said: “Eden was the kindest, most loving girl we could ever wish for. Her horses – Daisy and Dolly – were her world, and she was ours. Words cannot describe the tragedy that will stay with us until we are able to meet her again.”

Detective Inspector Craig Wheeler said: “Declan’s family have been notified, and I would ask that their privacy is respected during this horrendous time for them.

“Our investigation into this absolutely tragic collision continues and I would urge anyone with any information about the collision to contact me.”

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses or dashcam footage. Anyone with information is asked to quote incident 515 of 17 March and report it via the force website: www.cambs.police.uk. Those without internet access can call 101.