Following a search of Netherton reservoir the body of a teenage boy has been recovered from the water.

Emergency services have worked tirelessly searching for the 16-year-old since yesterday afternoon, after he got into difficulties just after 6pm.

Sadly he was found shortly before 11.30am today by the dive team and was confirmed dead by paramedics at the scene. A formal identification will take place in due course.

There are specialist officers supporting family members at this extremely difficult time.

Dudley Commander, Chief Superintendent Anthony Tagg said: “This is a desperately tragic event and our thoughts are with the boy’s family and friends.

“Equally this has affected the wider community who have been extremely supportive. We will have extra officers in the area during the coming days and we would urge anyone with concerns to talk to us.”

James Williams, Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer, added: “This is a truly tragic outcome, and we offer our heartfelt condolences to patient’s family and friends. 

“Our specialist water rescue Hazardous Area Response Team paramedics were immediately deployed into the water to join fellow emergency service colleagues in the search.

"HART paramedics and an incident commander remained at the scene overnight and this morning with police, fire and specialist divers to continue the search.

“We would like to thank the public and local community for their continued cooperation."