Boy, 13, who died after swimming in River Tawe is named as Kane Edwards

A boy who died after getting into difficulty swimming in the River Tawe has been named as 13-year-old Kane Edwards.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Morriston, Swansea, at 4:59pm on Tuesday (May 24) following a report that the boy had "got into difficulty and had not been seen to exit the river."

Police said the boy's body was recovered from the river later that evening following an extensive search.

'Our whole school community is devastated by the news'

Martin Franklin, headteacher at Morriston Comprehensive School where Kane was a pupil, said: "Our whole school community is devastated by the news and our thoughts are with the family and friends of our pupil at this very difficult time."Students and staff are being offered support and we’d ask that the privacy of the school community and the pupil’s friends and family be respected."

Detective Sergeant Kristian Burt, from South Wales Police, said: " “At 4.59pm yesterday, Tuesday 24th May, a report was received that children had been swimming in the River Tawe, Morriston, Swansea. A 13 year old boy had got into difficulty and had not been seen to exit the river.

“An extensive search was carried out by police, fire, ambulance, coastguard and the police helicopter.

“The boy’s body was located in the river near the Swansea Enterprise Park at around 6pm and was unable to be resuscitated despite the efforts of the emergency services.

“His family have been informed and are being supported at this time.

“HM Coroner has been informed and an investigation into the circumstances of the incident is ongoing.”