Police searching for missing boy in Leicestershire lake

Police were called to Meynell Lake, in Fosse Way

Author: Amelia SalmonsPublished 25th Jun 2026

Emergency services are actively searching for a teenage boy in Syston, after he was reported to have entered Meynell Lake earlier today.

Police were alerted to the incident at the lake on Fosse Way shortly after 1.30pm on Thursday, 25th June.

Teams from Leicestershire Police and the Fire and Rescue Service are on site performing search operations.

Officers have confirmed they have been in contact with the boy's next of kin as efforts continue to locate him.

Further updates will be provided by police as more information becomes available.

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