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A body has been found in the search for a teenage boy who went missing while swimming in a lake in south-east London.
Officers and paramedics were called to Beckenham Place Park, Lewisham, shortly after 3pm on Friday.
Police said on Saturday a search for the boy had been stopped following the discovery of a body.
Specialist diving teams, ambulance crews and firefighters had assisted in the search.
The boy was originally believed to be 16 years old but has since been confirmed to be 15.
A Met Police spokesperson said: "Met Police has suspended a search for a 15-year-old boy at Beckenham Place Park, following the discovery of a body.
"Officers were called to the park shortly after 15:00hrs on Friday, 4 April following reports of a boy going missing after getting into difficulty in the water.
"Specialist diving teams were in attendance alongside the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade.
"A boy was recovered from the lake at around 22:42hrs on Friday, 4 April.
"He was taken to hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead. His death is being treated as unexpected but not believed to be suspicious.
"His family are aware and continue to receive support."
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