14-Year-old Boy Died After Entering the River Thames Near Millwall Outer Dock on London's Isle

Emergency services were alerted around 6.50pm, and the boy's body was recovered about 10.30pm; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Detective Superintendent Oliver Richter said: "Our thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of this young boy at this incredibly difficult time. As the warm weather continues, I would urge everyone to remember that open water can present serious dangers.

He urged people to swim only in designated areas and to discuss water safety with children. The death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious, with inquiries continuing for a coroner's report. London Fire Brigade Assistant Commissioner Patrick Goulbourne said: "Sadly, a teenager has drowned following an incident in Blackwall.

Firefighters responded to reports of a teenager in the harbour and carried out a full search of the area. Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency responders, the teenager was later found dead. There have been more than 100 accidental drownings in London in the past six years, and dozens of deaths in open water this summer during hot weather. The Royal Life Saving Society urged people to "stop and think" before entering water, and the UK Health Security Agency warned of cold water shock, which can cause drowning regardless of swimming ability.