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Boy arrested in Worcester canal death murder inquiry | Boy arrested in Worcester canal death murder inquiry |
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A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a teenager was recovered from a canal. | A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a teenager was recovered from a canal. |
Police were sent to the Bilford Road area of Worcester at about 20:50 BST on Thursday after concerns were raised over the safety of a 17-year-old boy. | Police were sent to the Bilford Road area of Worcester at about 20:50 BST on Thursday after concerns were raised over the safety of a 17-year-old boy. |
The teenager was recovered from the canal by firefighters. A second person reportedly jumped into the water to try to help him. | The teenager was recovered from the canal by firefighters. A second person reportedly jumped into the water to try to help him. |
He was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital but pronounced dead at 23:15. | He was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital but pronounced dead at 23:15. |
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His family has been informed, police said, but his identity has not been publicly announced. | His family has been informed, police said, but his identity has not been publicly announced. |
A West Mercia Police spokesman said a "thorough investigation" was now under way. | A West Mercia Police spokesman said a "thorough investigation" was now under way. |
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed a second person who reportedly jumped in the water to try to rescue the boy had also been taken to hospital as a precaution. | West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed a second person who reportedly jumped in the water to try to rescue the boy had also been taken to hospital as a precaution. |