Hundreds join police in search for boy, just three, who went missing from playground in Suffolk

You are about to be charged £0.00* *Your gift has been applied Thank you for subscribing! Hundreds join police in search for boy, just three, who went missing from playground in Suffolk Helicopters, dogs, police, firefighters, drones, coastguards, volunteer search teams and more are all scouring the area for Noah Woods The fearless champion of Britain, its voices and its values. Join the fight for free speech and fearless journalism. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Community Rules. Don't Miss Most Read More than 100 people joined police in a major search for a missing three-year-old boy last night after he was separated from his family at a playground in Suffolk. Three-year-old Noah Woods was last seen at around 3pm on Tuesday in Brantham. He went missing after becoming separated from a relative after visiting the playground in the town's Merriam Close. He is believed to have run off down an alleyway next to the playground that leads to a new-build housing estate. Police have described Noah as white, with curly ginger hair - and he was last seen wearing a T-shirt branded with pictures from children's TV show Bluey, shorts and black Vans trainers with a white stripe. He is partially deaf, non-verbal and autistic. Police have asked residents in the area to check areas such as their gardens, sheds and outbuildings, in an effort to find Noah. Rescue teams were carrying out door-to-door inquiries in the area into the evening before volunteers were told to go home and get some rest once night fell. Emergency services would continue in their search for Noah overnight, the local council said. "We have deployed specially trained officers to assist with our search of the area today, including helicopters and drones," Suffolk Constabulary's Superintendent Pete Partridge said. Three-year-old Noah Woods was last seen at around 3pm on Tuesday in Brantham |SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY "We are very concerned for Noah’s welfare and need to find him as a matter of urgency. "A vast number of resources have been deployed by ourselves, our emergency services colleagues and volunteers from Suffolk Lowland Search and Rescue. "These resources have been bolstered by members of the public who have turned out in large numbers to assist and we are incredibly grateful for their help and support. "Given that fast-moving nature of the investigation, it is important that any public searches are coordinated with police to ensure we are working together, and that our resources are directed where they can be most effective." Though Supt Partridge urged locals not to put themselves at risk or undertake independent searches overnight. "We will continue to keep Noah’s family and the public updated on the progress of our searches and investigation," he added. MISSING PEOPLE - READ MORE: The Coastguard helicopter was seen on flight tracking data circling Brantham |FLIGHTRADAR24 As the Sun set into Tuesday evening, a Coastguard helicopter was seen circling the village as the search grew in scope. The aircraft appeared to be circling above fields and woodland behind the housing estate near the playground, according to the BBC. Brantham sits near the estuary of the River Stour, hence the Coastguard response. A spokesman for the service confirmed it was helping police with "an incident at Brantham" by sending an HM Coastguard helicopter and Coastguard Rescue Teams from Felixstowe and Holbrook. In total, the search has been bolstered by helicopters from the National Police Air Service and HM Coastguard, Coastguards on the ground, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, Suffolk Lowland Search and Rescue, police, specially trained officers and dog units - and a vast number of members of the public. Councillor Alistair McCraw, who represents Brantham on Babergh District Council, has said there is a “massive police presence” in the village and urged locals to support the emergency services "while they deal with this difficult situation". Police are urging residents to thoroughly check their homes (file photo) |GETTY On social media, police said it was "overwhelming to read the support people are offering" to find Noah. Trains between Manningtree and Ipswich services were run at a reduced speed amid the searches. While the Brantham Leisure Centre urged locals to check anywhere they could. It said on social media: "We have no updates confirming the safe return of Noah. We urge you all to check your gardens, neighbours' gardens and behind bins or cars." Anyone who believes they have seen Noah has been urged to contact Suffolk Police, quoting CAD 203 of September 15. Anyone with private CCTV or doorbell cameras in the village, or who were driving through the area with a dashcam, are asked to review the footage from 3pm yesterday afternoon onwards for any possible sightings of the boy. Locals can call 101 or contact the force at the link HERE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter