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The diving expert who joined the hunt for missing mother Nicola Bulley last year has been called in to help find a missing toddler in Leicestershire.
Peter Faulding, 61, who claimed to have found Ms Bulley’s body within six minutes in the River Wyre, Lancashire, has been recruited to find missing two-year-old Xielo Maruziva.
The “creative little boy” has been been missing since 18 February after he fell into the River Soar, Leicester, while out with his family in Aylestone Meadows.
Mr Faulding claimed Xielo’s family had contacted him to request his help, but that his offer of support was ignored by police.
Now, Mr Faulding and experts from private company Specialist Group International (SGI) will join the operation after “further conversations with search specialists and Xielo’s family”.
The search for the boy is in its second week, with the focus on the stretch of river around Watermead Park and Birstall over the weekend, police said.
Recommended Major search after boy, 2, falls into river in Leicestershire ‘Cheeky’ toddler missing in River Soar named and pictured as search enters fourth day
Key Points Nicola Bulley diving expert to join search of River Soar Xielo’s father who was hospitalised trying to save son calls him ‘bundle of joy' Police obtain CCTV of ‘boy falling into water'
Show latest update 1 day ago Who is Peter Faulding? Diving expert called in to help with Nicola Bulley and missing toddler cases
Who is Peter Faulding? Diving expert called in to help with Nicola Bulley Peter Faulding, who has worked on cases involving serial killers, has joined the hunt for missing toddler Xielo Maruziva
Alexander Butler 27 February 2024 20:15
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1 day ago Where is the River Soar? View more
Alexander Butler 27 February 2024 18:15
1 day ago Pictured: Peter Faulding joins search
Peter Faulding (right), CEO of private underwater search and recovery company Specialist Group International (SGI), joins the search operation for two-year-old Xielo Maruziva at the river Soar
(Joe Giddens/PA Wire)
Alexander Butler 27 February 2024 17:10
1 day ago Who is Peter Faulding? Diving expert called in to help with Nicola Bulley and missing toddler cases
Who is Peter Faulding? Diving expert called in to help with Nicola Bulley Peter Faulding, who has worked on cases involving serial killers, has joined the hunt for missing toddler Xielo Maruziva
Alexander Butler 27 February 2024 16:06
1 day ago Missing toddler was ‘cheeky, funny and friendly’, mother says
The missing two-year-old Xielo Maruziva was a “cheeky, funny and friendly” toddler who loved playing with his toys and watching cartoons, his mother said.
Xielo’s mother said: “Xielo is a cheeky, funny, friendly, smart, caring and independent little boy. He never fails to make me laugh or smile and always loves a cuddle and some kisses.
“Xielo loves playing with his toys and watching cartoons including Bino and Fino. Me, his dad and the whole family are so heartbroken at what has happened.
We thank everyone who has supported us and helped us during this time. We are extremely grateful for this.” All we want is for Xielo to be found as soon as possible. Thank you.”
Xielo was a ‘cheeky, funny and friendly’ toddler who loved playing with his toys and watching cartoons
(PA Media)
Alexander Butler 27 February 2024 15:11
1 day ago Where is the River Soar? View more
Alexander Butler 27 February 2024 14:00
1 day ago Who is Peter Faulding? Diving expert called in to help with Nicola Bulley and missing toddler cases
Who is Peter Faulding? Diving expert called in to help with Nicola Bulley Peter Faulding, who has worked on cases involving serial killers, has joined the hunt for missing toddler Xielo Maruziva
Alexander Butler 27 February 2024 13:30
1 day ago Pictured: Specialist Group International search river
A team from the Specialist Group International search the River Soar on Tuesday
(Joe Giddens/PA Wire)
Alexander Butler 27 February 2024 13:00
1 day ago Pictured: Specialist Group International search river
Police search teams (right) and Specialist Group International (left) have joined the search operation for two-year-old Xielo Maruziva
(Joe Giddens/PA Wire)
Specialist Group International stop underneath a bridge on the River Soar as they search for missing two-year-old Xielo Maruziva
(Joe Giddens/PA Wire)
Alexander Butler 27 February 2024 12:39
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