- An inquest at Suffolk Coroner's Court heard that three-year-old Noah Woods died after leaving a play area through a gap in a fence in Brantham, Suffolk, before going missing on 15 September.
- The young boy, who was non-verbal, partially deaf, and undergoing assessment for autism, became separated from a relative near the playground, initiating a frantic multi-agency response.
- Following a 24-hour search involving approximately 1,300 volunteers alongside emergency services and search organisations, dive teams recovered Noah's body from Decoy Pond in a death police treat as unexplained but non-suspicious.
- Noah's father paid an emotional tribute to his son, describing him as the sweetest and most innocent little boy while thanking the community and emergency services for their immense compassion.
- National support for the family included a tribute and players wearing black armbands at the Everton versus Ipswich Town Premier League match, alongside a fundraiser that has gathered over £100,000.
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