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BackThree-year-old boy missing after becoming separated from relative at playground in Brantham
Three-year-old boy missing after becoming separated from relative at playground in Brantham
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Three-year-old boy missing after becoming separated from relative at playground in Brantham

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  • 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.

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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.

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  • The boy will be found safe within the next 24 hours

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  • 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?

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This article was originally published by BBC UK News.

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