Police searching Alexandra Lake at Lakeside for missing teenager

By Neil Speight

31st Jul 2020 | Local News

Alexandra Lake is currently host to an inflatable adventure attraction.
Alexandra Lake is currently host to an inflatable adventure attraction.

ESSEX Police have confirmed they are searching Alexandra Lake at Lakeside in West Thurrock late this evening (Friday, 31 July) after reports that a teenager has gone missing.

Officers are asking people to stay away from the area while the search is carried out. Firefighters, ambulance personnel and the police helicopter, which has thermal imaging facilities, are in attendance.

A statement says: "We are currently on scene at Alexandra Lake, Thurrock, following reports of a missing person.

"We were called at around 8.50pm to reports that a teenager had gone missing in the lake.

"We are continuing our search and ask that you please avoid the area."

The lake, which runs alongside the shopping centre and Boardwalk restaurant area, is currently host to an inflatable adventure attraction called Aqua Park.

Firefighters from Grays, Corringham, Orsett, and Leigh Fire Stations are in attendance alongside colleagues from the Service's Urban Search and Rescue Team.

     

New thurrock Jobs Section Launched!!
Vacancies updated hourly!!
Click here: thurrock jobs

Share:

Related Articles

Local News

Met Office issues day-long wind warning

What's On
Local News

What's On This Weekend: Easter fun

WIN A £25 AMAZON VOUCHER!!!

To enter just subscribe to our FREE Stockport NubNews Newsletter.
Every subscriber will be automatically entered into our competition.
Deadline 31 March 2024.

Already subscribed? Thank you. Just press X or click here.
By clicking the Subscribe button you agree to our
Privacy Policy and Competition terms and conditions.