Boy, 13, dies after being pulled from Exeter canal

A 13-year-old boy has died after being pulled from the canal in Exeter.

Emergency services were called to Clapperbrook Lane East at around 4.35pm on Monday 5 May following reports that a child had failed to resurface after jumping into the water.

Police, fire and ambulance crews attended the scene. The boy was recovered from the canal and given first aid before being taken to hospital in a serious condition.

He later died in hospital. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Acting Superintendent Chris Conway said, “This is an awful and tragic incident, and we offer our condolences to the family who are being supported by specialist officers.

“We would ask that the privacy of the family is respected as they come to terms with their devastating loss.”

Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.