Emergency services are conducting a major search operation at Meynell Lake in Syston, Leicestershire, after a teenage boy was reported to have entered the water. Police were called to the scene at approximately 1:30pm on Thursday, 25 June, and multiple agencies are now involved in the search.
Police and rescue teams deployed
Three police vehicles were observed near Syston Sailing Club, with officers stationed close to the club entrance. Three search teams have been dispatched, and police officers entered the water shortly after 6:15pm on Thursday. An ambulance was also seen in the vicinity, and support crews are on standby as the search is expected to continue for some time.
Images from the scene show search and rescue teams examining the perimeter of the lake. Officers are using a rod from one of the boats to check the bottom of the water, according to Leicestershire Live.
Official statement from Leicestershire Police
A Leicestershire Police spokesman said: "Emergency services are currently carrying out searches in Syston to locate a teenage boy who was reported to have entered a lake. Police were called to Meynell Lake, in Fosse Way just after 1.30pm today (Thursday 25 June). Officers are currently in attendance with colleagues from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. Searches are being carried out to locate the boy and officers are in contact with his next of kin."
Extreme heat warning adds to urgency
The incident coincides with an amber weather warning for extreme heat in Syston and surrounding areas. The Met Office has predicted temperatures exceeding 30°C in many locations, with warmer areas reaching highs of 38°C. A rare red warning has been issued for parts of the Midlands and south of England, with the Met Office stating: "During the heatwave expected to affect a large part of England and Wales this week, the highlighted area now looks increasingly likely to see a two to three day period where maximum temperatures in the shade exceed 37 Celsius, perhaps rising to 38 to 40 Celsius in some places. The heat will be accompanied by high humidity, exacerbating the potential for discomfort and health impacts, with very warm and humid night times also reducing the ability for people to recover overnight."
Met Éireann has also issued a yellow weather warning for high temperatures across Ireland, with numerous counties anticipated to reach peaks of 27°C and overnight lows of 15°C. The search operation at Meynell Lake continues as authorities work to locate the missing teenager.
