Noah Woods, three, died after leaving playground through gap in fence, inquest told
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Summary
A three-year-old boy named Noah Woods died after leaving a playground through a gap in the fence and being found in a nearby pond. An inquest revealed he had been playing with a relative before he left the play area and went missing, leading to a large search before his body was recovered by police divers.Key Facts
- Noah Woods was three years old and non-verbal, partially deaf, and being assessed for autism.
- He went missing from a playground in Merriam Close, Brantham, Suffolk on September 15.
- Noah left the playground through a gap in the fence and an open gate leading to a memorial garden.
- He was last seen on CCTV at 2:37 pm, which only records with motion.
- Police were called when Noah could not be found after he left the playground.
- His body was found in Decoy Pond by Metropolitan police divers the following day.
- The pond’s depth at the location was about 1.8 meters.
- The cause of death is still under investigation; the death is not considered suspicious.
- Tributes were paid by family and local football players, including a moment of respect during a match.
- The inquest into his death has been opened and adjourned for a later date.
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