Teenage Body Found In River

Emergency services were alerted to a body in the river just before 5.45pm on Tuesday - the hottest day of the year so far in the UK.

The teenager had been swimming in the River Etherow, near Broadbottom Road, when the 16 year old got into difficulties.

The boy has died while playing in a river with friends in Hyde, Greater Manchester, as temperatures soared.

The boy's body was found and recovered and police said there were no "suspicious circumstances" surrounding the teenager's death.

Detective Inspector Andy Sandiford, of GMP's Tameside borough, said: "We have launched an investigation into this tragic incident, which appears to have begun with a group of friends playing in the river on a hot summer's day.

"While we don't yet know for sure what happened, we understand the water appeared calm and shallow, but there may have been strong undercurrents and hidden hazards beneath the surface.

"A team of detectives are investigating the incident and have concluded that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the boy's death.

"The family of the boy are being supported by specially trained officers during this difficult time."

People have been leaving bouquets of flowers near the scene.

One card read: "Jack, Heaven has gained a perfect angel and we're all left wondering why. Such a beautiful kid. Jack we are all gonna miss you so much. Love you always, Lisa XXX."

A resident of one of the cottages along the river said children often jump into the water when the weather is warm.

"Everybody on the road is upset because we've seen them doing it. It's like a sign of summer seeing kids jump in and having a laugh," said the man, who did not want to be named.

"They all jump in - it's a favourite spot. I don't know where he was from, I've heard Hattersley.

"Somebody said it was the bridge but my wife said they were jumping in from the rocks - it's about 2ft.

There's a few rocks in there and there are some deeper pools.