London park evacuated as police search for teenage boy who went missing while swimming in lake
4 April 2025, 18:18 | Updated: 4 April 2025, 19:16
A London park has been evacuated after a teenage boy went missing after getting into difficulty in the water.
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The incident took place in Beckenham Place Park, south-east London, on Friday afternoon.
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Officers said: "Police were called at 15:08hrs on Friday, 04 April to Beckenham Place park.
"A 16-year-old boy is believed to have got into difficulty in the water and is now missing.
"Emergency services are currently co-ordinating a search.
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"The next of kin has been informed and are currently being supported by specialist officers.
"The park has been evacuated to facilitate the search."
Lewisham Council, the local authority, said: "We are aware of a serious incident at Beckenham Place Park.
"Council staff are supporting the Police on site. The park is currently closed."
