A seven-year-old girl with autism has been found dead in a pond on a golf course in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, after going missing on Monday morning.
Nyla May Bradshaw was reported missing in the Skellow area just before 10am. An extensive search involving police drones and aircraft was launched, and she was later discovered in a pond at Owston Hall golf course.
Children's autism charity Little Rainbows Doncaster said Nyla drowned in the pond when she was not in the care of her parents. In a statement, the charity described her as a 'beautiful, deeply loved seven-year-old girl who brought so much light to those around her'. They added that she was autistic and non-verbal, yet her presence 'spoke volumes'.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed that despite the best efforts of emergency services, Nyla was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her family has been informed and is being supported by officers.
The charity has set up an online fundraising page to help Nyla's family with funeral costs. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 198 of March 30.
