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Autistic man dies on day trip to King's Mill reservoir .Friday, September 14, 2012 Nottingham Post Follow.AN autistic man with learning difficulties died on a day trip to a Notts reservoir.

Majid Akhtar, of Sneinton Dale, was at King's Mill Reservoir, near Mansfield, when the tragedy unfolded.

​Foud in water: Majid Akhtar .The 28-year-old, who had a mental age of four and needed constant care, is believed to have entered the reservoir while on a walk.

He was on an activity trip from Springwood Day Centre, Mapperley, at the time of the incident on Monday.

The tragedy has devastated his family, including twin brother Khalid, who is also autistic. Relatives paid tribute to Majid yesterday and say they now want to know about the final moments that led up to his death.

His father, Akhtar Hussain, 54, said: "We're desperate for answers to find out exactly what happened.

"We're not sure who was with him and who was responsible for him at the time, but we will be asking questions."

Nottingham City Council, which runs the day centre, and Notts Police have both launched investigations into the incident.

Majid had four brothers including his twin, Khalid, who relatives say is struggling to come to terms with the loss. Another of his brothers, Abid Mahmood, 34, said he was "heartbroken".

Police say Majid had gone for a walk around the reservoir with another centre user and someone to accompany them both after the pair turned down a boat trip.

Mr Mahmood said police told them Majid was found unconscious in the water a short time after their supervisor lost sight of him.

Mr Mahmood said: "We don't want this to happen again to someone else. Emotionally and physically we are devastated."