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Updates as Inquest Opens Into Death of Noah Woods
Police say Noah Woods’ death is not being treated as suspicious as inquiries continue and a report is prepared for the coroner.
The inquest into the death of Noah Woods opens Friday at Suffolk Coroner's Court in Ipswich, following the three-year-old's disappearance in Brantham on September 15.
Around 1,300 members of the public joined the search effort alongside police, the coastguard, and fire and rescue teams; Met Police divers recovered Noah's body from Decoy Pond on September 16.
Inquiries continue, though Suffolk Police stated the death is not being treated as suspicious; the toddler was separated from a relative at a Merriam Close playground while undergoing an autism assessment.
Colchester-Based Good Dads Club created a fundraising page that has raised more than £112,000, with organisers stating the funds allow the family "time off work to grieve without the added strain of financial worry."
Last week, Rhys Woods, Noah's father, paid tribute to his son on Facebook, writing: "There are no words to describe the pain of this loss," and describing the family as "absolutely heartbroken.