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The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Girl, 11, dies after being pulled from water in Cornwall
An 11-year-old girl tragically died after an incident in the water at Wacker Quay on the River Lynher near Torpoint on Saturday. Emergency services, including police, HM Coastguard, and paramedics, were called to the scene around 6pm following concerns for a person in the water. The girl, from South Devon, was recovered and given emergency treatment but was sadly confirmed dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed, and the death is not being treated as suspicious, with a file to be prepared for the coroner. This incident marks the second child water tragedy of the weekend, following the discovery of a 12-year-old boy's body in the River Swale in Yorkshire on Saturday evening.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Girl, 11, dies in tragic water incident at Cornwall beauty spot
An 11-year-old girl has died in a second tragic water incident this weekend. Emergency services were called to Wacker Quay on the River Lynher near Torpoint at about 6pm on Saturday following concerns for a person in the water, police said. Officers said the girl, from South Devon, was recovered and given emergency treatment but was confirmed dead at the scene. Police were joined by HM Coastguard teams and paramedics in the search for the child. A spokeswoman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Her next of kin have been informed and will be supported by specialist officers. "The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner." The village of Wacker Quay is situated in an inlet of the River Lynher, and is popular for outdoor activities. There is also a picnic area where visitors enjoy views across the Lynher Estuary, which is well-known for its bird wildlife. It is the second child water tragedy this weekend. On Saturday evening, a body was discovered in the search for a missing 12-year-old boy, last seen swimming in a Yorkshire river. The child's body was recovered from the River Swale close to Richmond Falls near Darlington at 10.45pm, and is yet to be identified. The boy's family have been informed, and the death is not being treated as suspicious. Solve the daily Crossword
Sky News
3 days ago
- Sky News
Wacker Quay: Girl, 11, dies at Cornwall beauty spot after incident in water
Why you can trust Sky News An 11-year-old girl has died in a water incident at a Cornwall beauty spot. Emergency crews were called to Wacker Quay at Antony, near Torpoint, after concerns were raised for a person in the water at about 6pm on Saturday. Wacker Quay provides public access to the River Lynher. Devon and Cornwall Police said the girl, from South Devon, was recovered and given emergency treatment but was confirmed dead at the scene. The death is not being treated as suspicious. A spokesperson for the force said the youngster's next of kin had been informed and will be supported by officers.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Child dies at Wacker Quay beauty spot after ‘concerns for person in water'
A CHILD has tragically died at a popular beauty spot after getting into difficulty in the water. The alarm was raised at around 6pm last night at Wacker Quay, near Torpoint, in Cornwall. 4 4 Police responded to reports of a person who had gotten into difficulty in the water. Paramedics tragically pronounced a child dead at the scene. No more information regarding the youngsters age or gender has been revealed. The death is not being treated as suspicious, cops said. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Emergency services were called at around 6pm on Saturday 16 August to Wacker Quay at Antony, near Torpoint, following concerns for a person in the water. "A child was sadly confirmed deceased at the scene. "Next of kin have been informed and will be supported by officers. "The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner." The Coastguard and South Western Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment. 4 4
Daily Mail
12-08-2025
- Daily Mail
Shocking moment shoplifter who attacked Co Op staff is put in a choke hold by 'have-a-go hero' customer hours before he died
This is the moment a shoplifter was put in a choke hold after attacking customers and staff in a supermarket shortly before he died. The 52-year-old man - named locality as James - was attempting to steal food and alcohol from the Co-Op in Torpoint, Cornwall on August 6 when workers tried to intervene. Witnesses say James - who was an alcoholic with tattoos on his face and neck - threatened staff when he was told to return stolen items and lashed out at several customers who tried to help. Another customer put James in a choke hold until he lost consciousness and when police arrived. He was rushed to hospital but later pronounced dead. The man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of assault. James lived with his sister Claire on a houseboat moored at a marina in the town. Few neighbours were willing to pay tribute to him with one describing him as an 'alcoholic'. One added: 'He got what was coming to him - this couldn't have happened to a more deserving person. 'He has made people's lives a misery and threatened nearly everybody here. 'He was dearly loved by his sister but nobody else has a good word to say about him. 'He's spent several years in prison, I think for manslaughter, because he punched a guy in the face and he died.' Shopkeepers in the Cornish town said James had often been seen walking around carrying open cans of strong alcohol. One said: 'I was in the shop when it happened. He was stopped by staff and was abusing them. 'Members of the public stepped in and he was trying to fight them. Eventually the big black guy was on top of him restraining him. 'I saw the moment he lost consciousness, the guy flipped him over straight away and checked his pulse. He wasn't trying to hurt him. 'I feel sorry for the guy who was arrested. He got him around the neck but he had to otherwise more people would have been hurt.' A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman said: 'A 52-year-old man has died in hospital following an incident in Torpoint on Wednesday, August 6. 'Police were called at 4.45pm following reports of a disturbance at Co-op Food in Fore Street. 'During the incident the man was restrained by another customer but became unresponsive a short time later. 'The man, from Torpoint, was treated by paramedics and taken to Derriford Hospital. 'Police are continuing their enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident. 'Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact police online or by telephone on 101, quoting log number 696 of August 6, 2025.'
