A boy has died after being pulled from a canal in Wolverhampton.

Paramedics were called to the waterway off Hendon Avenue, Ettingshall, at about 18:00 BST on Sunday.

The child had been rescued from the canal by police officers and was in a critical condition, said West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS).

Despite everyone’s efforts he could not be saved, they added.

WMAS said it sent several crews and the first ambulance was on the scene three minutes after they were called.

“On arrival, crews found a boy who had been pulled from the water by police colleagues in a critical condition,” said a spokesperson.

“He was receiving basic life support by officers and ambulance staff immediately took over to administer advanced life support.

“Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, the child could not be saved and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”

BBC reporter James Bovill said there was no emergency services activity on Monday morning, just police tape at the scene.

The towpath by the canal was accessed from a housing estate which is where crews were called to on Sunday, he added.