A three-year-old boy, Noah Woods, is found dead after becoming separated from a relative at a playpark, prompting a search. His father issues a tribute describing him as “the sweetest and most innocent little boy.” The accounts report the child’s death follows the incident on Tuesday.

Several outlets describe the scale and circumstances of the search. The Evening Standard says around 1,300 members of the public join efforts to locate the child. Police are also cited as saying Noah Woods is non-verbal and partially deaf, information that shapes how responders and witnesses understand his needs during the search. Other coverage focuses more on the father’s comments and the child’s characterization. The Belfast Telegraph and The Independent highlight the emotional tribute, while the Evening Standard emphasizes the search process and the details provided by police.

Overall, the sources align on what happened: a toddler goes missing after separation at a playpark, a large public search is carried out, and Noah Woods is later found dead, with his father publicly reflecting on his character.