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Lara English got involved in the search efforts last night after seeing the news and reports on social media.

She said the village was "flooded with hundreds of cars and people" helping.

"It was very co-ordinated as they split us up into teams and drivers to look at different locations," she said. "I would say the police were brilliant and the water and helicopter crew - it was very thorough what they were doing."

Lara said she spent three hours helping to search parts of the village including the playing field through to the new housing estate.

"There was a lot of spirit and hope with everyone but as well, it's just devastating to even be doing this, but we have a lot of hope."

Supt Pete Partridge, from Suffolk Police, released this statement in the early hours of Wednesday morning:

"We are very concerned for Noah's welfare and need to find him as a matter of urgency.

"A vast number of resources have been deployed by ourselves, our emergency services colleagues and volunteers from SULSAR (Suffolk Lowland Search and Rescue). These resources have been bolstered by members of the public who have turned out in large numbers to assist and we are incredibly grateful for their help and support.

"Given the fast-moving nature of the investigation, it is important that any public searches are coordinated with police to ensure we are working together, and that our resources are directed where they can be most effective.

"We therefore ask that people do not put themselves at risk or undertake independent searches overnight.

"We will continue to keep Noah's family and the public updated on the progress of our searches and investigation.

"We know that people want to help and so we are urging local residents to carefully read our requests to check their gardens and outbuildings and review any CCTV or dashcam footage as a priority.

"Anyone who believes they have seen Noah is asked to contact us immediately."

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On Tuesday afternoon three-year-old Noah Woods went missing in the village of Brantham, in Suffolk. Here's what we know so far:

• Noah had been with a relative at a playground in Merriam Close in Brantham on Tuesday. However, he "became separated" as they left at about 15:00 BST
• It is reported that the boy ran off down an alleyway beside the playground towards a new-build housing estate
• Noah is said to be non-verbal, has partial hearing loss and is undergoing an assessment for autism. He is described by police as being white with curly ginger hair and was said to have been wearing a white Bluey T-shirt, shorts and black Vans trainers with a white stripe
• Suffolk Police has been searching throughout the night with specially trained officers and dog units
• The force has also been supported by HM Coastguard, the fire service and Suffolk Lowland Search & Rescue
• Hundreds of members of the public have also helped with the search, but police have asked for all efforts to be co-ordinated by the force

We'll bring you updates throughout the day as police and members of the public continue to search for Noah Woods, who went missing from Brantham in Suffolk on Tuesday afternoon.