South Yorkshire Police have found a body during a search and rescue operation for an 11-year-old boy after he fell into a canal.
It was reported that the boy went into the water to retrieve a friend's sneakers that had fallen into the canal.
The incident, in Parkgate, on the outskirts of Rotherham, took place last night, and police officers are now investigating the circumstances in which he fell into the water.
His family has been informed that a body has been found, and are being supported by officers.
In a statement on Facebook, South Yorkshire Police said: "Following an extensive search of a Rotherham Canal yesterday, we can confirm that specialist teams have recovered the body of an 11-year-old boy.
"Police received a report at around 7pm that a boy had been seen entering the canal, off Stone Row Way, but had disappeared soon after.
"Specialist resources attended the scene, including South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and the Ambulance Service. The body of the 11-year-old was found in the water at around 11pm.