Barrow-upon-Soar: Teenage boy dies after river rescue
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Police were called to Bridge Street after reports four boys were in the river
A teenage boy has died after being rescued from a river.
Police were called to Barrow-upon-Soar, near Loughborough, Leicestershire, at 21:15 BST on Saturday after firefighters reported four boys in the River Soar.
One boy was rescued after a search of the area but he was pronounced dead a short time later, Leicestershire Police said.
The other three teenagers were found safe and received medical attention.
A police spokesperson said specially trained officers were providing support to the child's family.
The force has not revealed any further details but said a file was being prepared for the coroner.
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