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Police confirmed they responded to an emergency call at 6.18pm local time (11.18pm BST) to a body floating in the water, whcich has now been revealed is that of the missing social media star. In a statement, the New York Police Department said: "We regret to inform that Desmond Amofah aka Etika has been found deceased."

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This is located near to the discovery of his body on Monday.

The belongings of Mr Amofah were found on Manhattan Bridge.

The discovery of the body comes amid the search for Youtube star, Etika, whose real name is Desmond Amofah.

Among the items found, were his mobile phone, Nintendo Switch and a laptop that was believed to belong to the Youtube star.

The laptop bag is thought to have contained a shirt, a pair of boxers, shorts and headphones.

At the time of the star's disappearance, Deputy Commissioner for Public Information said in a statement: "The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person within the confines of the 84 Precinct.

"The circumstances are as follows. ‘It has been reported to police that the missing was last heard from on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at approximately 2000 hours by phone.

"The missing is described as follows: Amofah, Desmond aka Etika. ‘Male, Black, 29 years-old, approximately 6’0″, approximately 160lbs, brown eyes, black hair. Last seen wearing a white t-shirt."

Mr Amofah was last heard from last Wednesday and has a history of mental health problems.

Moreover, the Youtube personality had also posted an eight-minute video in which he spoke of suicidal thoughts.

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