Thousands of people from Suffolk and beyond joined the search for Noah Woods, who was reported missing last Tuesday after becoming separated from a relative in Merriam Close, in Brantham. He was last seen at 2.37pm, heading down an alleyway next to a park.

On Friday, an inquest into Noah’s death was opened by coroner Jyoti Gill.

The facts of the case were read to the court by Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Connick.

DCI Connick said that Noah was being looked after a relative on the day he disappeared, which was part of his normal routine.

DCI Matthew Connick was at Suffolk Coroners' Court for the inquest opening. (Image: Suffolk police)

CCTV footage showed the two........

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