Police reveal they have 'CCTV of moment boy, 2, fell into Leicester river' as hunt continues

Police searching the River Soar in Leicester for a missing two-year-old have recovered CCTV footage which they believe shows the moment he fell into the water.
Officers said the footage, covering a towpath in the city’s Aylestone Meadows nature reserve, had helped to assist the ongoing search for the missing boy.
Updating the media on continuing search efforts on Tuesday, Leicestershire Police assistant chief constable Michaela Kerr said: “This continues to be Leicestershire Police’s number one priority - recovering that little boy and making sure that the family are well-supported.
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Heartbreaking footage reveals search for boy, 2, in floodwater at River Soar after toddler fell in while with his family
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[@Salena905]

For those who are hastily judging the family, situations like this can easily happen, and we don't know all the facts just what we've been told. I pray this beautiful little boy gets found soon and thinking of the family at this horrific time.🙏❤️

[@BernadetteHolman]

I notice the dog going crazy around a certain area while in the boat wont they check the area

[@smh1072]

I don’t understand why any parents would take their children walking in a flooded area, sheer stupidity.

[@littleboots9800]

@@StalwartShinobi they suspected he went in the river and then it was confirmed on cctv.

[@samo6083]

​@littleboots9800 who ? As in the parents happily went into the water with the children

[@NailahRoberts]

He fell off the tow bridge

[@AliceJohnson-pw7tw]

I agree what kind of parents would put the child in a dangerous situation like that

[@littleboots9800]

So you just left the audio of the guy repeatedly saying the F word as hes talking?

[@jonnyonedart]

Wibbling on

[@ynnadanny]

Something tells me they forgot to check the audio of this video before uploading it..... Classic The Sun.

[@JJ_on_B6]

Just shows the level of checking they do on the stories they post

[@janicebarthram6759]

The water in that river looks like pure sewage.

[@derekroberts8637]

They all look like that in winter. Particularly in flood. Soil erosion.

[@kenhardy8405]

Totally avoidable accident.

[@willmcgregor2525]

Accidents are, Hence the word accident.

[@JulieRushworth]

Oh you where there?

[@Sandyislove555-jj4zt]

God bless this child and bring him home safe and sound 🙏🏻💙

[@jeanlowe8879]

So sad 😢

[@alexishamer6427]

I honestly have found it very upsetting 😢 that the 2 year old boy 🧒 hasn’t been found where’s its heartbreaking 💔 ❤️‍🩹 and I’m not joking 🙃. I honestly also have found it that it’s a nightmare. I think 🤔 the mother 👩 and father 👨 both parents are feeling heartbroken 💔 😢 😭 is because it’s their son 👦. Please 🙏 find a little boy 👦 as soon 🔜 as it can happen. Thank you 🙏. 👍

[@Jessicajanelove]

Poor family 😢

[@sarahjaneupton6401]

Is there any updates xx

[@davidmoore570]

omg I had a terrible dream a couple of nights ago about this, it wasn't a happy ending..

[@JJ_on_B6]

I wouldve dove off the bridge if i saw a strangers kid fall in the river i woukdnt take my eyes off him to call emergency numbers etc

[@lesleywild8706]

I would presume if you can't perhaps swim yourself you are unable to contemplate diving in??? But I do wholeheartedly agree with you.

[@JJ_on_B6]

@lesleywild8706 even if I could hardly swim I'd be in that water trying regardless probably never noticed until kid was already under

[@RooiT]

​@@MsVanorakit's not dark at 5pm need your eye sight checking

[@BringMeTeaOrBringMeDeath]

Sundown was around 5:30 on Sunday @@RooiT

[@RooiT]

@@BringMeTeaOrBringMeDeath yes that's when the sun starts to go down not when it's dark

[@IolaDrummond]

This remind me of how the parents from India living overseas walk with their children. "They don't hold their hands". I have to bring it to their attention soo many times.

[@melgrant7404]

Still not found.march 12th.

[@AliceJohnson-pw7tw]

How are they not to blame the idiots put him in a dangerous situation he would be still here if they had any sense

[@michaelgallagher7082]

Police are saying nothing about how criminal this is . A child’s life is lost because of unbelievable actions ..

[@robshaw3655]

no, you can leave your kids alone in a holiday apartment, go out on the razz and not be done for neglect...especially if you are a doctor with connections

[@barbarahalkyard1901]

Its nothing to do with having connections.I worked for ten years abroad. In France Spain.And Portugal .On holiday complexes. And witnessed young children left on their own .On many occasions In apartments while parents where in the bars and restaurants .On site . Parents where always back and to. Checking on them. The Mc Cans .where not the first and will not be the last .To do it.

[@2011williamandkate]

My mum and dad used to go out and leave my sis and i then along came our brother and another sister then one saturday night they went out and they never came home a car had knocked them down and possibly drove over them i was 12 at the time 1971 and i am 65 now @@barbarahalkyard1901

[@JulieRushworth]

​@barbarahalkyard1901 the person maybe referring to te fact to chargea where brought to the parents!!

[@leodoherty5304]

Dare I ask the obvious question?

[@militaryjames5673]

No divers?

[@AliceJohnson-pw7tw]

They must better equipped that a stupid boat like that if it was America they would have a large boat with search lights on and found him by now any way why don't they get the life boats in to search

[@guy7088]

Young children can walk off in seconds when your back is turned.. their interests can lead them into danger without their knowledge...nightmare for family...

[@dezmcgregor8169]

If he fell in off that bridge where the river runs into the canal section of the river then they should of had hold of his hand.

[@manichairdo9265]

Wow. I've never seen dogs do this. They are incredibly. I hope the little boy is found. 😢

[@ig9642]

I see how he fell in now, the river is the same level as the pathway 😢🥺 so sad

[@winniewin236]

How awful for the family not being able to save him 😢

[@2011williamandkate]

Maybe they did not want to ? has that crossed your mind ?

[@tinataylor7313]

The father went in after him 🙄​@@2011williamandkate

[@suzanba7]

No it hasn't. Fortunately there would only be a minority of people with that mindset.@@2011williamandkate

[@monkeynutchewer]

Fall in and disappear. No chance. Send the nearest adult/s to jail for neglect and possibly other offences. Something really wrong here, they are accountable for their actions and inactions.

[@NMiller80666]

Don’t be so harsh 😢this will haunt the family for a lifetime 😢

[@BeastieGrrl]

You've never heard of someone falling into a river and drowning before? There body washing up on a shore weeks or months later, or being dragged down to the depths? It's literally been happening forever

[@monkeynutchewer]

Let's look at the reality of the situation here as responsible adults. How tall is a two year old, how tall are the tiny wellington boots 🥾 6 inches. How deep is the water that the toddler should be walking in, less than the 6 inch boots so the little ones feet don't get wet and cold. Cold wet weather day, the little one should have a boyant nappy on and some warm boyant coat and over the clothes. So falling into any water deeper than the wellies should float for at least a minute, which should be ample time for a rescue. A responsible adult should never be further than arms reach from a two year old in such hazardous flooded area, let alone be there at all with a toddler considering the dangerous state of the flooded area. Totally irresponsible to place this toddler in that situation. What planet are these people on, or substance ??

[@angephilp1274]

I knew a full grown adult, skilled in the outdoors, in the military, slipped into water and went missing. These things do happen

[@gillianharper-ward7877]

WHY WHY WHY DO PARENTS NOT HOLD THEIR CHILDREN'S HANDS ANYMORE OR USE REINS?? 😢😢

[@lynnedavies5884]

My dad was in a bus station and a woman and little boy was in front of him the little boy only about four was running around between the buses my dad said be careful son you could get hurt the woman said to my dad mind your own business.

[@letsdiscussitoversometea8479]

​@@lynnedavies5884sounds as if she wasn't able to manage being shown up in front of other people perhaps?? Or she was ignorant. Or Evil. Or any combination of the above??

[@candykane4271]

I make grand kids hold my hand in parking lots…dangers flood waters…we wouldn’t t be there.

[@gillianharper-ward7877]

@letsdiscussitoversometea8479 exactly OR generally not a good parent 🤔

[@lynnedavies5884]

@@letsdiscussitoversometea8479 Seems like she really didn't care plenty don't unfortunately.

[@fairydogmother2752]

Another case of incompetent parent, let's see the video and see what on earth the parent was doing when they were supposed to be watching their children.

[@SylviaSmith-j8b]

Omg that poor little soul😢

[@iwonalisowska431]

And stupid parents...

[@georgecurtis5371]

CCTV cameras at Aylestone meadows they kept that quiet. We really do live in a survalence state

[@FlytoColombia]

This is horrible to watch. You can see the dread on the search team that yes they want to find him, but they also don't want to be the one to find him.

[@amandabriggs1210]

Flood water,, hold onto your kids! I'm sorry to say in flood water it might be some time before thay find him he could have gone for miles in the fast moving waters! Hope to God thay find him soon! God bless,

[@hazelduerdoth4333]

If that river was fast flowing at time then he could be several miles down stream 😥😥 at worst though he’s close by snagged on underwater trees .

[@emmababyb]

The swearing in the background 😮

[@sue6943]

How can adults go out with a toddler and not keep an eye honestly, in such conditions, what’s wrong with people? On the other hand am saddened by this Bcos I have a two year old grandson, they say the naughty two’s, it’s constant watch. My thoughts and prayers to the family and so so sad about the disappearance of this toddler😢

[@minime3922]

That guy poking the river like that .. wot if.... omg calm down mate.

[@iwonalisowska431]

His dead

[@avaatkinson14]

😢😢

[@2011williamandkate]

I am feeling something sinister about this tragic story

[@jacquelineithell307]

Something not sitting right with me , sorry but that’s my view

[@militaryjames5673]

Dangerous infrastructure 😢

[@NailahRoberts]

Truly awful for all involved.

[@eileenlocke7877]

Rivers are flooded we hv had so much rain ☔️

[@xinma6034]

Just take away the water. So easy to find why don’t take the water away. So bad

[@creed5232]

How do you suggest they take away the water? It’s a flowing river not a pool 😂

[@xinma6034]

@@creed5232 easy to take