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Boy, 14, dies at Cullingworth Goit Stock beauty spot

Geograph/John H Darch Goit Stock in 2013Geograph/John H Darch
Emergency crews were called to the Goit Stock waterfall on Tuesday evening

A 14-year-old boy has died after going into the water at a West Yorkshire beauty spot, police have confirmed.

Officers went to Goit Stock waterfall, off Hallas Lane, Cullingworth, just after 18:00 BST on Tuesday.

Emergency services and underwater rescue teams attended the waterfall and a body was recovered from the water, according to West Yorkshire Police.

There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances and a file has been sent to the coroner, police said.

Officers have appealed for any witnesses to come forward, including a group of males who tried to help the teenager.

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