Search Intensifies for Missing Two-Year-Old in Leicester River

The search for a two-year-old boy who fell into the River Soar in Leicester continues, with police and rescue teams employing drones, helicopters, and divers.

A two-year-old boy fell into the River Soar in Leicester on Sunday, sparking a major search operation involving police forces, specialist divers, and aerial support.
The boy's father attempted a rescue by jumping into the river; he was hospitalized but has since been discharged.
Police are urging a dog walker who may have witnessed the incident to come forward, as their information could be crucial.
Local residents have been advised against launching their own searches due to dangerous flooding in the area, with more rainfall expected.
The search, still treated as a rescue operation, enters its third day with authorities maintaining hope for the boy's safe recovery.