Specially-trained officers are continuing to search for a missing boy who was last seen near the River Trent. 15 year old Oliwier was last seen close to the Nottinghamshire border at The Flood Road bridge in Gainsborough during the evening of Monday, May 22.
Officers are searching the banks and location around the River Trent, and underwater search teams are also being carried out. In addition to officers searching, the police drone is also being used and members of the local community have also been organising search parties.
An update from Lincolnshire Police states: "We have dedicated a large number of officers to finding him, and the local area searches are just some of the enquiries we are carrying out while we try to determine where he is. There will continue to be a policing presence in Gainsborough overnight.
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"We remain hopeful that he will be found safe and well, and we would continue to encourage anyone who may see Oliwier, or have information about his whereabouts, to contact us. There has been huge support from the local community in sharing our appeals, which we want to thank them for.
"This has included search parties organised by local residents, who have been walking along the footpaths on the river banks. However, the banks of the Trent are very dangerous, so we would caution people to stick to footpaths, and not put themselves at risk by getting too close to the river as this could detract from our efforts if we have to break off our search to ensure the safety of others. We would ask you do not search that area when it gets dark."
It continues: "We know our community want to help, and the best way for them to do that is by sharing our appeal as widely as possible, checking dashcam footage from the Bridge Street and Trent Bridge area between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on Monday 22, to see if it may have captured Oliwier. We are also asking for anyone who may have had contact with him on social media in the past few days, even if that may be just him liking a post, to get in touch."
Anyone with information should call 101, quoting Incident 513 of 22 May.
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