A three-year-old non-verbal boy named Noah has gone missing from a playground in Brantham, Suffolk, sparking a large-scale search operation. Police and coastguard helicopters have joined local authorities in the effort to locate the child, who is understood to be partially deaf and unable to respond to his name. The search began around 15:00 BST on Tuesday after Noah was last seen running away from a playground in Merriam Close.
Noah was with his grandfather at the time and became separated from him before running off down an alleyway. Community members and local residents have been called upon to assist in the search, with police urging anyone with information to come forward. A new image of Noah has been released to aid in identification, highlighting his features and clothing.
Authorities have stated there is "nothing to indicate criminality" in the case, and the search remains open-minded. The operation continues with the involvement of multiple agencies, including the coastguard and local police. No sign of the child has been found yet, and the search is ongoing.
