Boy, 8, dies after drowning in river

Joshua Hillstead was pulled from the water on Tuesday night.

An eight-year-old boy has died after drowning in the River Arrow in Alcester.

Joshua Hillstead was pulled from the water on Tuesday night after police, ambulance and fire services were called to the scene.

Warwickshire Police confirmed he died from complications resulting from drowning.

One other child was also in the water but did not require further treatment.

DI Heidi Twynham said: ‘Losing a child is devastating, and we offer our condolences to the family after this tragic accident – we are liaising with the family to provide support.

‘Fast, unpredictable currents and invisible deeper sections make rivers dangerous places, particularly for children and non-confident swimmers. Please take caution around our waterways.

‘Thank you to our officers, members of the emergency services, and the hospital staff for everything you’ve done over the past few days.’

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