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Search for boy in lake called off | |
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Police searching a lake for a missing 16-year-old boy, who is feared drowned after going swimming with friends, have called off the operation until Tuesday. | |
The teenager was at a barbecue near the water-filled quarry at Tiffield, Northamptonshire, on Sunday afternoon when he went missing. | The teenager was at a barbecue near the water-filled quarry at Tiffield, Northamptonshire, on Sunday afternoon when he went missing. |
A search by police and a diving team on Sunday and Monday failed to find the boy, whose name has not been released. | |
Police said the lake is thought to be at least 70ft (21m) deep in the centre. | Police said the lake is thought to be at least 70ft (21m) deep in the centre. |
The missing teenager lived with his sister in the Duston area of Northampton. | The missing teenager lived with his sister in the Duston area of Northampton. |
His parents, who live in London, have been informed. | His parents, who live in London, have been informed. |
A specialist police diving unit travelled to the lake from Nottinghamshire on Monday. | |
The search is due to start again on Tuesday. |
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