A DESPERATE search has been launched for a teenage boy who went missing while swimming in a reservoir – with cops scrambling a helicopter.
West Midlands Police said: “We were called to Lodge Farm Reservoir on Highbridge Road, Netherton just after 6pm this evening (23 July) after a teenage boy was seen in the water.
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“Specialist search teams are continuing to look for the teenager with assistance from West Midlands Fire and Rescue service and colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service.
“We and the other emergency services are doing everything we can to support all those involved.
“We understand how distressing this is for the boy’s family and we’re grateful for the support offered from members of the community this evening.
“We continue to ask the public to avoid the area to allow emergency services to respond.
“Highbridge Road remains closed this evening. If you have any information, please get in touch with us quoting log 4138 of 23 July.”
More to follow.
