Manslaughter charge after teen found dead near Kalgoorlie

A man has been charged with manslaughter after a 14-year-old boy was found dead near Kalgoorlie.

Police responded to reports of a crash in bushland off Clancy Street in Boulder on Monday morning, and discovered the dead boy.

A 55-year-old man has been refused bail and is scheduled to appear at Kalgoorlie Magistrates Court today.

Police discovered a stolen motorbike and a ute linked to the owner of the stolen bike.

Kalgoorlie detectives are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.