Missing child, 5, dies after being found in water

A missing child has died after being found in water in Worcestershire, West Mercia Police confirmed.

Officers were called to reports of a missing child in Badsey, on July 29th.

Paramedics were called at 6.50pm, and they sent an ambulance and air ambulance to the scene.

The child was found unresponsive in the water.

A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called reports of an incident in Badsey at 6.50pm yesterday (Wednesday).

"One ambulance, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car attended the scene.

"On arrival we discovered one patient, a young child.

"Ambulance staff and police worked quickly to treat the patient, but sadly, it became apparent nothing could be done to save them and they were confirmed dead at the scene."

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "Officers were called to a report of a missing child in Badsey yesterday evening (Wednesday 29 July).

"Sadly, the child was found unresponsive in a body of water, and a short time later was pronounced dead.

"There is no third-party involvement in the child's death, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

"This is an incredibly tragic incident.

"We ask the public to avoid speculation online as this is incredibly distressing to the family and we ask that their privacy is respected at such a difficult time."