Three-year-old boy missing after becoming separated from relative at playground in Brantham
Quick Look
- Suffolk Police are searching for a three-year-old boy named Noah who went missing after becoming separated from a relative at a playground in Brantham at approximately 15:00 BST.
- The toddler, described as white with curly ginger hair, was last seen running toward a nearby housing estate.
- Residents have been urged to check gardens and outbuildings, and a helicopter has been deployed in the search near the River Stour estuary and Essex border.
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Why It Matters
The incident occurred at a small park on Merriam Close in Brantham, Suffolk, where a three-year-old boy became separated from a relative as they were leaving the playground around 15:00 BST.
Emergency services are looking for a three-year-old boy who went missing at a playground.
The boy, named only as Noah, was with a relative at the small park at Merriam Close in Brantham, but "became separated" from them as they left at about 15:00 BST, Suffolk Police said.
The toddler, described as white, with curly ginger hair, was reported to have run down a nearby alleyway towards a newbuild housing estate.
Residents have been asked to check their gardens, sheds and outbuildings by the police.
A helicopter has been pictured flying over the scene, which is near the estuary of the River Stour and close to the Essex border.
What to Watch
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The boy will be found safe within the next 24 hours
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Open Questions
- What was the exact circumstances of the separation?
- Has the boy been found since the report?
- Are there any leads or sightings reported by residents?
- What safety measures are being considered for the area following this incident?






