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A body has been found in the search for missing three-year-old boy Noah Woods, police have confirmed.
Noah disappeared at about 15:00 BST on Tuesday from a playground in Brantham, Suffolk.
Supt Tom Pearse of Suffolk Police said dive teams recovered the body of a child from a nearby pond.
He said the death was being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.
Supt Pearse said formal identification had yet to take place, but Noah's family had been informed.
"Our thoughts are with Noah's family and all those who knew him," he said.
"We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of public support and people putting on their boots to help."
Police said at least 1,300 members of the public had helped in the search for the missing boy.
People from as far afield as Birmingham and Hampshire had turned up to help.
Supt Pearse continued: "Since Noah was reported as missing, a vast number of our officers and staff have been deployed in numerous functions in the search for Noah and support for his family.
"We've been supported by Suffolk HART (Hazardous Area Response Team), SULSAR (Suffolk Lowland Search and Rescue), Environment Agency, HM Coastguard, Fire and Rescue Service and the ambulance service.
"As a parent myself, I completely understand why people would want to help and such a response is one that typifies the strong sense of community and the heart-warming nature of Suffolk people that make the county such a special place.
"I am sure you appreciate the family now need time, space and privacy and I thank you for your understanding in this."
