A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has gone missing in a pond after getting into difficulty at a popular swimming spot.
The teenager went missing in Beckenham Place Park in Lewisham, London, just after 3pm today.
Cops have launched an urgent search for a missing 16-year-old[/caption]
Emergency services rushed to the scene after he vanished at around 3pm today[/caption]
Cops rushed to the park after reports of a boy who got into difficulty in the water and have launched an desperate search.
London Fire Brigade, Met Police and a police helicopter were all spotted at the scene and are now co-ordinating a search party.
The park was evacuated to help aid emergency services that were desperately searching for the teen.
Lewisham Council announced on X that it was aware of a “serious incident” at 5.20pm.
The post read: “5.20pm: We are aware of a serious incident at Beckenham Place Park.
“Council staff are supporting the Police on site.
“The park is currently closed.”
The boy’s next of kin has been informed and is currently being supported by specialist officers.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “A 16-year-old boy is believed to have got into difficulty in the water and is now missing.
“Emergency services are currently co-ordinating a search.”
A police helicopter arrived to help find the boy after cops received concerned reports[/caption]
