Body of 15-year-old Declan Sawyer found in Lincoln lake
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- The body of 15-year-old Declan Sawyer has been found in Swanholme Lakes, Lincoln, after he went missing on Sunday afternoon.
- Police are investigating the incident and have urged the community to seek support.
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The body of a 15-year-old boy has been found after he went missing in a lake in Lincoln, police have said.
Emergency crews were earlier called to reports of a boy getting into difficulty at Swanholme Lakes at about 14:30 BST on Sunday.
Lincolnshire Police said a body was found after the lake was scoured by an underwater search team and named the boy who died as Declan Sawyer.
"This is such a sad incident that will no doubt also affect many of Declan's friends and the local community as well," Lincolnshire Police said.
A spokesperson added: "As we are starting half-term week, we ask our community to make sure that anyone affected is looked after and that people are encouraged to seek help and support where they need it."
Police have also urged people not to share information about the incident that has not come from an official source.
