Teenage girl found dead in water at country park

A teenage girl has died at a country park in Warwickshire.

Emergency services were called to Kingsbury Water Park shortly after 18:00 BST on Monday following concerns for the welfare of a girl in the water.

She was pronounced dead at the scene after her body was recovered at about 19:20, Warwickshire Police said on Facebook.

An investigation into the circumstances had begun, the force added, and people have been urged to avoid speculating about what happened.

"Over the coming days, we'll have officers in the area providing reassurance. So if you have any questions, please speak to them," police said.

The girl's next of kin had been informed and were being supported by specially-trained officers, the force added.

The site, which is home to 15 lakes and more than 600 acres of parkland, is run by Warwickshire County Council.

On the park's website, the authority said visitors must not enter the water at any time, which includes using kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and dinghies.

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service recently warned people about the dangers of the water for people who might be "tempted to cool off".

"Even on warm days, the water can still be very cold and cold water shock is highly dangerous," a spokesperson said in a social media post on Monday afternoon.

"We experience in increase in call-outs to water-related incidents in the summer months. Please help us to keep you safe and avoid entering bodies of water."

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