A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after police pulled another teen from a canal in Worcestershire.

West Mercia Police found Sean Stevens, 17, in water near Bilford Road bridge at around 8.50pm on Thursday. Police were called after concerns were raised for his safety.

Sean was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital but pronounced dead at 11.15pm.

West Mercia Police said the suspect, from Worcester, remains in police custody.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.