The body of an 11-year-old boy has been pulled from a canal in Rotherham, police have said.

Police were called to the canal at around 7pm yesterday following reports that the boy had been seen entering the water and disappearing soon after.

Search teams found the body at around 11pm last night and the victim's family has been informed.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman 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.

"His family has been informed and are being supported by officers.

"The circumstances are under investigation."