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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Samuel Osborne

Police recover body of 11-year-old boy from Rotherham Canal

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A general view of the canal at Parkgate, Rotherham, close to where the body of an 11-year-old boy was pulled from the water PA

The body of an 11-year-old boy has been recovered from a canal in Rotherham.

South Yorkshire Police said the boy was seen entering the water off Stone Row Way at around 7pm on Thursday but disappeared shortly afterwards.

Specialist emergency services teams, including crews from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, recovered the boy's body at around 11pm.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "His family has been informed and are being supported by officers.

"The circumstances are under investigation."

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