Search under way for missing 16-year-old swimmer at Burnside Lakes in Cherry Hinton

Latest update: Body found in search for missing teenager at Burnside Lakes in Cherry Hinton

A search is under way for a 16-year-old boy at Burnside Lakes in Cherry Hinton following reports he got into difficulty in the water.

Police were called at 5.26pm on Monday (12 August) by the ambulance service, who had reported concerns for a teenage boy in the water.

Emergency services and specialist teams attended, however the boy has not yet been found.

A police spokesperson said: “It is believed the boy, who is 16 and from the Essex area, was swimming in the lake with a group of friends when he got into difficulty.

“Search teams remain at the lake to find the boy and we ask that members of the public stay away from the area while this work is carried out.

“The boy’s family are aware.”