Boy, 5, dies after being recovered from River Thames
A 5-year-old boy, Daniel Alaby, went missing from his home in Thamesmead, south-east London and was found in the River Thames.
Police found a child in the river, believed to be Daniel, and administered CPR before he was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. [ more ]
How hunt for Clapham attack suspect Abdul Ezedi unfolded as body found in Thames
Abdul Ezedi, a suspect in a Clapham chemical attack, was found dead in the River Thames after a three-week search by the Metropolitan Police.
The investigation into Ezedi's movements before his disappearance included sightings of his vehicle in Newcastle, Tooting, Croydon, and Streatham on the day of the attack. [ more ]
Mapped: Clapham fugitive's last movements as police believe he drowned in Thames
The main suspect in the Clapham chemical attack, Abdul Ezedi, is believed to have died after going into the River Thames and his body may never be found.
Ezedi's movements leading up to the attack have been traced, including sightings of his vehicle in Newcastle, Tooting, Croydon, and Streatham. [ more ]
Woman in her 80s dies after being found in River Thames in Surrey
An elderly woman in her 80s died after being found in the River Thames in Surrey near Walton Bridge. Her death is not considered suspicious.
Police are conducting an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the woman being in the water and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. [ more ]
Thames Water bypassing local opposition in attempt to launch water recycling project
Thames Water is bypassing local authorities to push through a water recycling project that critics say will increase pollution on the river.
The project involves using treated sewage to replace water abstracted for drinking water, but environmental campaigners have raised concerns about increased water temperatures, changes in river salinity, and the impact on fish and biodiversity. [ more ]