Toddler missing after falling into River Soar in Leicester

A two-year-old boy is missing after falling into a river in Leicester. The child was with his family when he fell into the River Soar on Sunday evening, police said.
A search and rescue operation has been under way since just after 5pm, starting in Aylestone Meadows nature reserve near Marsden Lane. A man was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Overnight the BBC reported that spotlights were illuminating the river to help the search. Additional specialist teams are expected to arrive on Monday morning.
The boy’s family are being supported by specialist officers. Leicestershire police said: “Our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time.”
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[@naseebkaur7228]

Its so sad i pray to god ihope their find this little boy soon

[@kaisor6141]

It's sad and terrible, they can't find this boy. Just like they couldn't find that lady who fell in river and was only less than a mile down the river.

[@davidcook5560]

So sad 😢🙏

[@elainekent3551]

Poor baby 💔

[@KerryFlint-uk4mb]

It's so sad that Thay losts Thay boy❤

[@momma4lifemo210]

So many questions on how it happened ? So sad 😢 for the little boy

[@melgrant7404]

What is it with rivers recently.more than one has fallen in.

[@Thesigmarizzle]

I live in Leicester city I feel o bad