UPDATE: Police have said that Tyler Peck died after taking an "unknown substance" and a 39-year-old man has been arrested.A second statement released by police said: "Police were called at 12.45pm on Saturday, February 2, to a property at Carr Close, Salcombe, following reports of concern for the welfare of a boy, who is believed to have taken an unknown substance."Emergency services attended the scene where he was pronounced deceased. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. "He has since been formally identified as 15-year-old Tyler Peck from Salcombe."Detective Inspector Dave Pebworth from the Devon Local Investigation Team, said: “This is an incredibly sad incident and my thoughts are with the family of 15-year-old Tyler at this time.“We are at the early stages of this investigation and, at this time, enquires are ongoing to determine the circumstances which lead to Tyler’s untimely death. “I would stress that this is currently being treated as an isolated incident and that we do not believe there to be any increased risk to the wider community.“I’d like to urge parents and guardians to talk to their children about the risks and potential dangers involved in taking drugs. Safeguarding is a priority and we do not wish to see anyone else in our community go through this ordeal.”A 39-year-old man from Kingsbridge was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs. He was later released on police bail until Friday, March 1, 2019.Investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who has information in connection to this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting CR/010319/19.Holy Trinity Church, Salcombe, have set up an altar in Tyler's memory for anyone who wishes to light a candle. The altar will be in the church all week. ***The death of a 15-year-old in Salcombe is being treated as unexplained by police who are investigating.
Tyler Peck was found dead in the early hours of Saturday, February 2, in Salcombe. He is thought to have been a student at River Dart Academy in Totnes.
Kingsbridge Police released a statement on Monday, saying: "Police are investigating the circumstances which led to the death of a 15 year old boy who was found dead in the early hours of Saturday 2nd February in Salcombe.
"At this time, the death of Tyler Peck is being treated as ’unexplained’.
"Local schools have been made aware of the incident and appropriate support measures have been put in place for staff and pupils.
"If anybody has any information which may assist us, then please get in touch quoting Log 331 020219."