A 13-YEAR-OLD boy has died after an incident in Brighouse this afternoon.

There was a huge emergency response in the area, following reports that someone had got into difficulty in the River Calder.

Emergency services first arrived at the scene shortly after 2.30pm.

The teenager had been playing with friends, police say, before getting into difficulty.

In a statement, West Yorkshire Police said: "Enquiries remain ongoing this evening after police and partner agencies were called to reports of a boy in distress in the water in Brighouse.

"Police and partner agencies were called to at 2.38pm on Tuesday (June 1) to reports of a child who had been playing with friends, had got into difficulties in water at the River Calder.

"An urgent search was conducted by specialist fire service colleagues and police. Tragically, the body of a 13-year-old boy was recovered."

Chief Superintendent Sarah Baker, District Commander of Calderdale Police, added: “We are continuing our enquiries with partners. Whilst investigations into what took place are at an early stage, indications are that this is a tragic incident in which a teenage boy has lost his life.

“Specially trained officers are working to support the victim’s family at this devastating time, and our thoughts are with them.

“I would ask anyone who saw what happened and who may have not yet spoken with authorities, to contact Calderdale CID on 101 referencing police log 989 of June 1st.”