The Shocking Truth About Xielo Maruziva: Missing Toddler’s Family Claims Police Ignored Expert Help
The family of toddler Xielo Maruziva — missing after falling into a river — claim police shunned an offer of help from an expert search team.
Expert Search Team Offered Help
Special Group International, who joined a hunt for mum Nicola Bulley a year ago, offered its services free to cops seeking Xielo, two, for a week.
Disappointment and Unacceptable Treatment
But boss Peter Faulding says it was not taken up.
Xielo’s gran Marie Smith said: “The way we’ve been treated is unacceptable.”
The Family’s Pleas for Assistance
Marie added: “Since Wednesday, our family has been requesting for SGI to supplement the search efforts.
Tragic Circumstances Surrounding Disappearance
Xielo was swept away in Leicester’s River Soar while with his family last Sunday.
Past Tragedy and Criticism
Nicola, 45, was found accidentally drowned in January 2023 after walking her dog by the Wyre in Lancs.
Police Warnings to the Public
Leicestershire Police’s assistant chief constable, Michaela Kerr, has urged the public to stay away from the search area.
Continued Search Efforts
Specialist rescue teams have been scouring the river since Sunday night