Teen killed by falling tree

A teenage boy has died after being hit by a falling tree.

Paramedics, police and an air ambulance were called to Holmcroft Road in Stafford shortly after 18:30 BST on Saturday.

In a social media post, Staffordshire Police said: "Tragically, nothing could be done to save the boy. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 19:30."

The force added that the boy's family had been informed.

Police said a cordon had been put in place and would remain while they completed their inquiries.

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