t was found in the Fintona area shortly before 12 noon on Monday, just two miles from where the 15-year-old, originally from the Dungannon area, had been socializing before he disappeared.
PSNI Detective Inspector Michael Winters said: “Our thoughts are very much with Matthew’s devastated family who have received this tragic news today. “A number of specially trained officers are providing support to them at this time. “Detectives will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death, which is currently being treated as unexplained.” Police confirmed they received a report of a missing person just after 3.30am. on Sunday when Matthew did not arrive home after attending an event in Fitona. DI Winters added: “Sadly a body, which we believe to be Matthew, was discovered in a ditch in the driveway of a property approximately two miles away from the social event at 11.45am. today. “We are keeping an open mind and would appeal to anyone with information to come forward. “Matthew was last seen at the Ecclesville Center in Fintona and we are keen to establish his movements since then. “I would appeal to anyone who saw the teenager or anyone who has CCTV or dash cam footage to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 319 04/12/22.”

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Police are on Tattyreagh Road outside Fintona after searches for missing Matthew McCallan were reportedly called off. (Jonathan Porter/PressEye) Police are on Tattyreagh Road outside Fintona after searches for missing Matthew McCallan were reportedly called off. (Jonathan Porter/PressEye) PSNI vehicles were stationed on Tattyreagh Road outside Fintona where searches were carried out earlier on Monday. The boy was last seen in the village at around 1.20am on Sunday after leaving a festive gathering. A local GAA club helping with the search effort confirmed earlier on social media that it has been suspended and thanked everyone who offered help. “Public voluntary search operations have been suspended for the time being,” said the post on the Fintona Pearses GAA Facebook page. “Thanks for your help so far.”

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A photo of missing Matthew McCallan (15) taken before he went missing showing what he was wearing at the time. A photo of missing Matthew McCallan (15) taken before he went missing showing what he was wearing at the time. It was previously reported that Matthew was last seen on CCTV outside a takeaway in the Fintona area getting into a gray car with a man wearing a black warmer jacket. He was also reportedly seen talking to a taxi driver in a red car, who his family is calling on to come forward if he has any information on where Matthew may be headed.