Body found in search for 3-year-old Noah Woods

The details: Formal identification has not yet taken place, but Noah's family have been informed of the development. The discovery of the body is currently being treated as not suspicious but unexplained. The coroner will be informed.

Officers have carried out multiple enquiries throughout the search, including deploying specialist search officers and dog units, and received support from various agencies. Around 1,300 members of the public also supported the search.

What they're saying: Superintendent Tom Pearse said: "First and foremost, our thoughts are with Noah's family and all who knew him.

"Since Noah was reported as missing, a vast number of our officers and staff have been deployed in numerous functions in the search for Noah and support for his family. We've been supported by the National Police Air Service, Suffolk HART, SULSAR, Environment Agency, HM Coastguard, Fire and Rescue Service and the ambulance service. We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of public support, people putting on their boots and helping us search.

"As a parent myself, I completely understand why people would want to help, and such a response is one that typifies the strong sense of community and the heart-warming nature of Suffolk people that make the county such a special place. I am sure you appreciate the family now needs time, space and privacy, and I thank you for your understanding in this."

The bottom line: Formal identification of the body has not yet taken place, and the coroner has been informed, with police asking that Noah's family now be given time, space and privacy.

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