Police are searching for a teenager who was last seen in a West Midlands reservoir.

The boy was in Lodge Farm Reservoir in Netherton, Dudley, just after 6pm on Tuesday, West Midlands Police said.

Specialist search teams have been working with West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service.

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A statement from the police said: “We and the other emergency services are doing everything we can to support all those involved.

“We understand how distressing this is for the boy’s family and we’re grateful for the support offered from members of the community this evening.”

Police have asked the public to avoid the area around the reservoir.