A teenage boy has been found dead in a tent at Reading Festival.

The 17-year-old was pronounced dead shortly before 2am after emergency services were called to a tent at the festival's campsite.

It is being treated as an unexplained death and police are investigating.

The boy's next of kin have been informed although no formal identification has taken place.

Reading Festival’s Police Commander, Superintendent Rory Freeman said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young man.

“There is no cause for concern for surrounding festival-goers. I would like to thank nearby campers for their co-operation whilst we are in attendance.

“We will continue to provide support to the boy’s family at this difficult time.”