Investigation launched after teenager found dead at water park

A teenage girl has died after coming into difficulty in water at Kingsbury Water Park on Bodymoor Heath Lane.

Police were called at 6.05pm after concerns for the welfare of the teenager.

Atherstone & Coleshill Police stated:

"Despite the efforts of emergency services, she was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her next of kin has been informed and they're being supported by specially-trained officers.

"Over the coming days, we'll have officers in the area providing reassurance, so if you have any questions, please speak to them.

"An investigation into the circumstances has begun and we'd ask people to avoid speculation what has happened."

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