Body found in search for boy, 2, who fell into river over three months ago

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A body has been found in the search for a two-year-old boy who fell into a river over three months ago. Toddler Xielo Maruziva went missing after falling the River Soar on February 18.

Leicestershire Police have since confirmed a body was found earlier on Thursday morning (June 6) following workers carrying out work in the area of Aylestone Meadows nearby.

The body has been recovered and formal identification will now take place. Specialist officers are providing support to Xielo’s family and the coroner's office has been informed, police said. READ MORE 'Terrible scenes' as person left injured after horror dog attack near primary school Police were first called to the River Soar in Aylestone Meadows, close to Marsden Lane, at around 5pm on Sunday 18 February after Xielo fell into the water.

Despite the best efforts of people who were at the scene they were not able to locate him. Assistant Chief Constable Michaela Kerr said: “This is devastating news and our thoughts are with Xielo’s family.