A body has been found in the search for two-year-old Xielo Maruziva, who fell into the River Soar in February.
Leicestershire Police said the body was discovered on Thursday morning in the area of Aylestone Meadows near the river, after work was carried out.
The force also said formal identification is yet to take place but the coroner has been told and Xielo's family are being supported by specialist officers.
Assistant Chief Constable Michaela Kerr said: "This is devastating news and our thoughts are with Xielo's family.
"We are so sorry to bring them this news which we were all dreading and our full support is being provided to them at this most difficult time.
"Formal identification will now take place and we ask that the family's privacy is respected at this time.
"Full support is also being provided to the workers who were in the area of Aylestone Meadows this morning and I want to thank them for their support and co-operation in the most horrendous and unimaginable circumstances."
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