People warned to avoid water where boy, 2, vanished more than a week ago

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Leicestershire Police said on X yesterday: “This is a plea from Leicestershire Police - our search teams are still actively looking for the missing boy and therefore we ask members of the public to stay off the water surrounding Aylestone Meadows, that includes members of the public on kayaks. The boy was with family members when he fell into the fast-flowing river in Leicestershire on Sunday “We kindly ask that people wait for updates through the authorities in relation to the search as we continue to be overwhelmed with inquiries and messages at this time. Thank you all for your ongoing love and support.” On Friday Leicestershire Police shared an update as the tough search effort entered its eighth day. Assistant chief constable Michaela Kerr said: “The circumstances have been incredibly difficult, as have the weather conditions and we really appreciate both the support of the public and also the professionalism and absolute determination of colleagues from within Leicestershire police, from partner agencies and other forces as we all continue to put every effort we can into finding Xielo.