Overview
- Noah Woods went missing after becoming separated from a relative at a Merriam Close playground and the child was found dead in Decoy Pond during a search that began on Tuesday 15 September.
- Police divers recovered a body on Wednesday 16 September that has been formally identified as three-year-old Noah and officers say further enquiries remain before they send a file to the coroner.
- Around 1,300 members of the public joined police, coastguard teams and specialist divers in the large search effort that drew national attention and widespread local support.
- A JustGiving appeal set up by the Good Dads Club has raised more than £100,000 to help Noah’s family and Premier League players and clubs paid public tributes at a recent match.
- The family has asked for cards, teddies and flowers to be collected and preserved for them and Suffolk Police are investigating reports of an offensive social media post related to Noah’s death.