14 year old boy dies at Bingley beauty spot

The teenager entered the water at Goit Stock waterfall last night

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 31st Mar 2021
Last updated 1st Apr 2021

A 14 year old boy has died after entering the water at a waterfall near Bingley yesterday.

It happened at Goit Stock at around 6pm last night. The teenager got into difficulty while in the water.

Emergency services arrived at the scene, including the fire service and ambulance crews.

Underwater rescue teams later recovered a body from the water.

Police are looking for any witnesses to what happened.

In particular they are seeking a group of men who were in the area and tried to help the teenager.

His death isn't being treated as suspicious.

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