![]() Leicestershire Police confirm the search is still underway as it enters its fourth day, despite worsening weather conditions.Ī statement from Assistant Chief Constable Michaela Kerr confirmed the "priority for us all remains to find this little boy."ĪCC Kerr added that the appeals for witnesses resulted in "a large number of responses and have identified a number of people who were in the area at the time who have provided us with information." His family described him as a "cheeky, funny" boy and "a bundle of joy," and thanked members of the community for their support. The missing toddler is named by police as Xielo Maruziva. Two-year-old Xielo Maruziva has been missing in the River Soar since Sunday 18 February. In particular, they urge a dog walker who was walking along the footpath near the Packhorse Bridge at around 5:00pm on Sunday 18 February to come forward, stating: "You may have information which could help us." Police issue an appeal to the public for anyone who spoke to officers to get in touch. It is reported that a man was taken to hospital after the incident - and has since been discharged. Crews using night vision goggle search the area, with support from the National Police Air Service and drone units.ĭivers from Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire support teams from Leicestershire, with police dogs also joining the search. Specialist diving teams are on the scene as the search continues. The public are urged not to join the search due to rising water levels and risk to their safety. Officers report that "Sadly, despite the best efforts of those at the scene at the time the child was not located."Ī statement from Leicestershire Police said: "The operation is ongoing and will continue with additional specialist teams in the morning." Police are called to Aylestone Meadows, close to Marsden Lane just after 5:00pm on Sunday 18 February after the toddler fell into the River Soar while with his family. ![]()
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