A TEENAGE boy has been found dead near a public green. 

Police received a call shortly before 6.30am this morning reporting concerns for an individual near Baliol Green, in Newton Aycliffe.

Officers, paramedics and the fire service attended and found a 16-year-old boy who was unresponsive.

The boy was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

The Northern Echo:

His death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner.