Abandoned Tent and Cot Spark Fears for Missing Brighton Family
The race is on to find a young couple and their toddler after a deserted tent and travel cot were discovered in Brighton’s Queens Park.
Mystery at Queens Park
- A grey tent, collapsed and abandoned, alongside a white travel cot, have been found in the park.
- These belongings likely belong to the missing family last seen on Wednesday, December 6.
Search Efforts Ramp Up Amid Bitter Weather
- Despite helicopter sweeps, the couple and their 18-month-old boy remain unfound.
- Worsening winter weather fuels fears for their safety without shelter.
Police Plea and Investigation
- Detective Sergeant Kris Ottery of Sussex Police stressed the urgency, adding the family might be hiding elsewhere in Brighton.
- Search teams have scoured parks, knocked on doors, and sifted through CCTV and transport records.
Who Are the Missing?
- Child: 18-month-old boy, pale skin, blonde hair, rosy cheeks. Last seen in a thick red snowsuit and blue Wellington boots.
- Woman: Teen, slim, about 5ft tall, messy blonde hair, blue eyes, with a northern accent.
- Man: Late teens or early 20s, at least 6ft tall, wearing black tracksuit with scarf covering half his face.
Last Sighting and What You Can Do
- The family was last spotted near the tennis courts by East Drive in the east of Queens Park.
- Police urge anyone with information to call 999 immediately, quoting Operation Sorrel.
