Missing Shropshire boy is rescued after falling into brook
An 11-year-old Shropshire boy who had been reported missing had to be rescued after falling in a brook.
The water rescue team from Shrewsbury was sent to The Reabrook after police noticed someone in difficultly.
The boy was assessed by paramedics but was not injured.
Police had earlier been called about a missing boy in the Cruckton area and they found him in the water .
The rescue team sent a boat and supporting appliances, along with an officer at around 6.15pm last night.
Andy Smith, force duty inspector at West Mercia Police, said: "The water wasn't too deep and he was eventually removed with the assistance of firefighters.
"He was assessed at the scene but was not taken to hospital. He was returned to his guardians."