Child tragically dies after being found in water near to canal towpath in Wolverhampton

At around 5.30pm we received a 999 call and sent officers to the area.

A child has sadly died after we were called to Hendon Avenue, Wolverhampton yesterday afternoon (11 August).

At around 5.30pm we received a 999 call and sent officers to the area. A two-year-old boy was found in water near to the canal towpath.

Officers entered the water and pulled the boy out of the water, before performing CPR until paramedics arrived.

He was taken to hospital, but despite the best efforts of the emergency services he sadly died.

We do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances and have referred his death to the coroner. We are supporting the family at this devastating time.

We will have local officers in the area today to offer reassurance and support to our communities.