Emergency services are conducting a major search operation at a lake in Syston, Leicestershire, after a teenage boy entered the water. Police were called to Meynell Lake on Fosse Way just after 1.30pm on Thursday 25 June. Multiple search teams have been mobilised, with officers entering the water shortly after 6.15pm.
Search Details
Three police cars were seen near Syston Sailing Club, with officers stationed at the entrance. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is also in attendance. Images show search and rescue personnel examining the lake perimeter and using poles from boats to inspect the lake bed. An ambulance was present at the scene. The search is expected to continue for some time, with police support teams now on site.
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. 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.'
Heatwave Conditions
The incident occurs as Syston faces an amber weather warning for extreme heat. The Met Office indicates temperatures are anticipated to surpass 30C across many locations, with the warmest areas potentially hitting 38C. A rare red warning has been issued for parts of the Midlands and south of England. A spokesman said: '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 elevated temperatures across Ireland, with many counties expected to reach 27C and overnight lows no lower than 15C.
