Tributes have been paid to three schoolboys who were killed when they plunged into an icy lake.
The youngsters - two cousins aged eight and ten and an 11-year-old friend - died after falling into the water on Sunday.
A fourth boy, aged six, remains critically ill after being hauled from the freezing lake by hero emergency crews.
One of them has been named as Jack Johnson, ten. Another was named locally in floral tributes as 11-year-old Thomas.
All four had been taken to hospital in critical conditions after falling through the ice at Babbs Mill Park on Sunday afternoon.
Eyewitnesses said horrified family members raced to the scene as the rescue operation was taking place.
A neighbour told Mail Online Jack and his friends had been playing on the ice when they fell through.
They added: "Jack and the other lads saw that it had been snowing from the flats and wanted to go and play.
"They rushed across to the park and were playing on top of the frozen lake, when the ice cracked.
"It's so tragic. Jack was a lovely lad. I know his dad Kirk. He is devastated. My heart goes out to him."
Floral tributes left to little Thomas read: "To my friend Thomas. Thanks for being there for me when I was sad.
"Thanks for lending me your jacket when I was cold. You were like a brother to me.
"I miss you so much."
Another said: "To Thomas, rest in peace. Love from Earl."
Emergency services were called to reports that six children had fallen into the lake, and crew members plunged into the icy water in a desperate rescue effort.
A hero police officer had to be treated for hypothermia after going into the water to rescue the children where he attempted to punch through the ice.
West Midlands Police confirmed the tragedy earlier today in a statement.
It added: "We've been working alongside colleagues from the fire and ambulance services as we do all we can to support those involved.
"Searches of the lake are continuing as we seek to establish exactly what happened and if anyone else fell into the water.
"We understand how distressing this is for the families and the wider community.
"We would ask people to not speculate or share any video footage at this stage."
Temperatures across the country plummeted over the weekend with lows of just 1C being reported in Solihull at the time of the incident.
Witnesses to the Solihull lake tragedy reportedly shouted "it's not safe" moments before a group of children plunged into the water to their deaths.
A school near the huge Babbs Mill Lake search operation was closed today - with a plea for people to keep those affected "in their prayers".
St Anthony's Primary School at Kingshurst tweeted last night it would be shut today.
Miss Nicola Crehan, principal of CTC Kingshurst Academy, the local secondary school, said: "The community at Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst has been deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at Babbs Mill Lake yesterday.
"We are not aware of any direct links with students at Tudor Grange Kingshurst Academy, but we will continue to support the wider community throughout this period of loss and beyond.
"We are proud to be part of this tight-knit community and we offer our thoughts and support to all those that have been affected.
"This morning we spoke to all pupils about the incident. We have on standby, a fantastic and experienced safeguarding team who will work hard in supporting any children or families that require additional care.
"We stand by our community on this sad day."
Today the leader of Solihull Council broke down in tears as he visited the scene.
Councillor Ian Courts said: "This is just about as bad as it can get. This is a dreadful situation.
