Police treating death of teen in Bucks river as 'unexplained'
A 16 year-old died last night
Thames Valley Police say the death of a 16 year-old in a river in Buckinghamshire is being treated as 'unexplained' but not suspicious.
Emergency services from the Bucks Fire and rescue, Berks Fire and Rescue and South Central Ambulance Service were called to reports a child was in difficulty in the Jubilee River in Amerden Lane in Taplow last night.
The National Police Air Service also attended the scene.
Tragically following extensive searches the body of a 16 year-old boy was found in the water just before 6.40pm.
The boy hasn't yet been formally identified but police say his family have been informed.
Local policing area commander for South Buckinghamshire, Superintendent Emma Burroughs, said: “This is a complete tragedy and my thoughts are with the family and friends of the boy who has died as a result of this incident.
“We are in the early stages of investigating this incident, but do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances.
“There was a swift response from all emergency services, but very sadly, following an extensive search of the river, the boy was located deceased at around 6.40pm.
“This has been an extremely traumatic and upsetting incident, and despite the best efforts of emergency services at the scene, we were unable to rescue the boy, who was with two friends at the time.
“I am aware that a member of the public entered the river shortly after the boy got into difficultly, but was unable to locate him.
“I would like to commend him for his courage and bravery.
“My sincere condolences are with the boy’s family and friends, and I would ask that their privacy is respected at this incredibly traumatic and distressing time for them.”