British teen found dead on Gloucester road

Three youths have been arrested in Britain after the death of a 17-year-old boy who was found lying injured in a road.

The teenager was found on a carriageway in Gloucester at about 1am today after police and ambulance services were alerted.

He was taken to hospital but later died from injuries he sustained.

Gloucester Police said the three male youths, aged 16, 17 and 18, were being held in custody at Cheltenham police station.

A police spokeswoman added that the coroner had been informed.