A body has been found in the search for missing two-year-old Xielo Maruziva who fell into the River Soar.

The toddler fell into the water at Aylestone Meadows - nature reserve in Leicester - in February this year.

The body found by contractors carrying out work in the area today - though formal identification is yet to take place - it is believed to be that of the two-year-old.

His family are being supported by specialist officers, Leicestershire Police said.

A body has been found in the search for missing two-year-old Xielo Maruziva who fell into the River SoarPA

Assistant Chief Constable Michaela Kerr said: "This is devastating news and our thoughts are with Xielo’s family.

"We are so sorry to bring them this news which we were all dreading and our full support is being provided to them at this most difficult time.

“Formal identification will now take place and we ask that the family’s privacy is respected at this time.

“Full support is also being provided to the workers who were in the area of Aylestone Meadows this morning and I want to thank them for their support and co-operation in the most horrendous and unimaginable circumstances."