Port Talbot: Teenager dies after 'getting into trouble at sea' at Aberavon Beach

A teenager has died after getting into trouble in the sea near a Welsh beach.

The 15-year-old was in the water at Aberavon beach at around 7.10pm on Monday 19 June, emergency services said.

South Wales Police said its officers and a "number of other emergency services" were sent to the beach.

The force added that despite the "best efforts of members of the public and emergency services," the boy "sadly passed away".

South Wales Police had asked members of the public to avoid the area while the incident was ongoing.

St. Joseph's Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre said it was "deeply saddened by the news of the tragic and unexpected" death of their Year 11 pupil.

Eugene Scourfield, the school's headteacher, added: "Please be assured that we have set up provision for support with the help of the NPT Counselling Service and our local clergy.

"Our chapel is open to pupils, parents and friends of our school community. Please keep the family in your prayers."

The RNLI confirmed that its lifeboat crew from Port Talbot launched yesterday evening.

"Port Talbot RNLI would like to express their deepest sympathy to the friends and family of those involved."

Chief Inspector Richard Haines said: "Shortly before 7.10pm, officers were called to a report of a boy in the sea at Aberavon Beach, Port Talbot.

"We attended with a number of other emergency services.

"A 15-year-old boy was located and despite the best efforts of members of the public and emergency services he sadly passed away.

Anyone with information is being urged to call police on 101 quoting reference number 2300202601.

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