Body of 15-year-old boy found in Lincoln lake

Police were called to Swanholme Lake on Sunday after reports a boy had entered the water

The body of a 15-year-old boy has been found after he got into trouble in a lake in Lincoln on Sunday.

Emergency services were called to Swanholme Lakes at 2.30pm after reports that Declan Sawyer had entered the water and was missing.

Lincolnshire Police said in a statement on Sunday evening: “We can update that our dive team have sadly found a body in the water at Swanholme Lakes, Lincoln.

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“With agreement from the family we can share that the boy who died is 15-year-old Declan Sawyer.

“Our thoughts are with his family and we send our condolences at this incredibly difficult time.

“This is such a sad incident that will no doubt also affect many of Declan’s friends and the local community as well.”

Officers had scoured the lakes for the boy with the help of their underwater search team.

“As we are starting half-term week, we ask our community to make sure that anyone affected is looked after and that people are encouraged to seek help and support where they need it,” a force spokesperson said.

Lincolnshire Police asked people not to speculate or share information that had not come from an official source.