A body has been found in a pond during the search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods, police have confirmed.
Noah was last seen at a playground close to his home before he disappeared, sparking a major search operation involving police, emergency services and local volunteers desperate to find the young boy.
Officers searching the area discovered a child’s body in a nearby pond. While formal identification is yet to take place, the devastating find has brought the search for Noah to a heartbreaking conclusion.
Noah’s disappearance had prompted an urgent response from Lincolnshire Police, who launched a large-scale search operation after the toddler went missing. The playground where he was last seen became the focal point of the search, with officers combing the surrounding area including local waterways.
The discovery has sent shockwaves through the local community, with many residents having joined the search effort in the hope of finding the little boy safe and well.
Police have asked that the family’s privacy be respected at this incredibly difficult time as they come to terms with the tragedy. Officers are not treating the death as suspicious at this stage.
A full investigation remains ongoing and the coroner has been informed.