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A two-year-old boy has drowned in a neighbour's garden pond in Leicester.A two-year-old boy has drowned in a neighbour's garden pond in Leicester.
The toddler, who has not been named, is thought to have wandered off from his grandparents' house in Knighton, Leicester, on Thursday evening. The toddler, who has not been named, is thought to have wandered off from his grandparents' house in Welford Court, Knighton, on Thursday evening.
Police were called to search for the youngster but a short time later he was found lying in a neighbour's pond.Police were called to search for the youngster but a short time later he was found lying in a neighbour's pond.
Gary Hunt, Lord Mayor of Leicester and councillor for Knighton, said: "My heart goes out to the family and to everyone in the community." "My heart goes out to the family and to everyone in the community," said Gary Hunt, Lord Mayor of Leicester and councillor for Knighton.
"It is a street where people know each other by their first names, which is a rare thing nowadays," Mr Hunt said. Support offered
"This tragically is a warning to all of us that you cannot take your eyes off toddlers for a moment.
"It is a street where people know each other by their first names, which is a rare thing nowadays," Mr Hunt added.
He said the family will be supported by the city's social services department if they want assistance.
The boy was taken to the Leicester Royal Infirmary where he later died.
The grandmother of the boy said she was too upset to speak about the death.The grandmother of the boy said she was too upset to speak about the death.
It is believed that the boy's death is not being treated as suspicious by police. Leicestershire Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file has been prepared for the coroner.