Body of teenager found during police river search
BBCThe body of an 18-year-old man has been found during a police search of the River Derwent in Derby.
Emergency services were called to reports that two teenagers got into difficulty while swimming close to the weir, near Darley Abbey Mills, at 12:46 BST on Friday.
Derbyshire Police said one of the teenagers - the younger of the two - was safely removed from the water, while a search involving a team of divers was launched to find the other.
In an updated statement, the force said a body of an 18-year-old man had been recovered and officers were supporting his family.
The police said Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service had left the scene while trained police divers were deployed.
Derby City Council said it was "saddened to hear of a water rescue incident" at Darley Abbey and said its thoughts were with all those affected.
In a statement, the local authority added: "Residents are reminded to stay away from open water.
"The council is still receiving reports of people entering the water around Darley Abbey Mills during the warm weather.
"At this time, our absolute priority remains the safety of the public, and we will continue to work closely with our partners on this.
"Our message remains clear: do not enter any open water - it is extremely dangerous."
The tragedy comes a day after a 16-year-old boy died after getting into difficulty at Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln.
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