Teenagers arrested after 15-year-old boy dies in Doncaster

He was taken to hospital from a section of the Trans Pennine Trail on Saturday night (July 27)

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 29th Jul 2024
Last updated 29th Jul 2024

A teenager has died in hospital and three others have been arrested after police were called to a popular walking route in Doncaster.

The 15-year-old boy was found unwell on a section of the Trans Pennine Trail between Sprotbrough and Warmsworth on Saturday night (July 27).

He died in hospital early on Sunday morning (July 28), and two 17-year-old boys and a 15-year-old girl are being questioned by police on suspicion of drug related offences.

South Yorkshire Police are asking people not to speculate about what happened on social media.

Detectives are also asking for possible witnesses and anyone who may have information to get in touch.

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