16-Year-Old Boy Missing After Swimming Incident at Beckenham Park Place
A 16-year-old boy has vanished while swimming in a lake at Beckenham Park Place in Lewisham. The alarm was raised at around 3:08 PM on Friday, April 4, after the teen reportedly got into trouble in the water.
A major emergency response quickly swung into action, including the Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade. The park was evacuated to aid the intensive search operation.
“Police were called at 3:08 PM to Beckenham Place Park. A 16-year-old boy is believed to have got into difficulty in the water and is now 123 after a teenager went missing while swimming on Wednesday.
The recent spate of incidents is raising alarm bells just as warmer weather draws more people to open water. The Metropolitan Police have warned everyone to exercise extreme caution around unsupervised waterways, where hidden currents and cold temperatures can be deadly.
Ongoing Search and Investigation
Police and fire crews remain at Beckenham Park Place, continuing the search operation. Officers are speaking to witnesses to understand how the boy got into the water and what led to the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police by calling 101.
Stay tuned for the latest updates on this developing story.
