Boy, 2, dies after being pulled from canal in hot weather in Wolverhampton

A two-year old boy has died after being pulled from a canal in hot weather in Wolverhampton.

The child was found in water near to the canal towpath.

West Midlands Police were called to a canal off Hendon Avenue in Ettingshall around 5:30pm yesterday (11th August).

Officers entered the water, pulling the boy out and before performing CPR until paramedics arrived.

The boy was taken to hospital, but despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he died.

Police say they don't believe there are any suspicious circumstances and have referred his death to the coroner. Officers are supporting his family.

Officers will be in the area today to offer reassurance and support to communities.

West Midlands Ambulance Service teams were called at 6.01pm yesterday (11 August), to a canal off Hendon Avenue in Ettingshall.

Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic were sent to the scene.

Two West Midlands Ambulance Service teams were called to the scene, along with a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and a critical care paramedic.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:

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

“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.”