A five-year-old child has died after being found unresponsive in a body of water in the village of Badsey, Worcestershire. West Mercia Police responded to reports of the child's disappearance on Wednesday evening.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were dispatched to the scene. Paramedics and police officers attempted recovery efforts, but the child was pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed they were called to the incident at 6:50 p.m. and that despite their efforts, nothing could be done to save the child.
West Mercia Police stated that there is no third-party involvement in the child's death. The force has urged the public to avoid speculation online, emphasizing that such discussions are distressing to the family and requesting that their privacy be respected during this difficult time. A report is being prepared for the coroner. The incident is being investigated.