Fletcher Beasley, a 21-year-old Australian student, died after falling from Victoria Embankment in London during the June heatwave. A coroner has opened an inquest into his death.
Family Remembers 'Perfect Boy'
Fletcher's parents, Katrina and Matt Beasley, described him as 'our adored son' and 'our perfect boy.' In a statement, they said: 'He was at the centre of our close and loving family with siblings Sam and Holly. He shared a beautiful relationship with his long-term partner Angelina and made the most of life with the people that he loved. Funny, loyal, curious about the world, and always full of warmth, he lived a balanced life, playing sport, running, travelling and having fun.'
Details of the Incident
Fletcher, a law and business student at Queensland University of Technology, died in the early hours of June 25. He was accompanied by his girlfriend and friends on the night of his death. A Met Police spokesperson said: 'Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 2.06am on Thursday, June 25, to Victoria Embankment, following reports of a man believed to have fallen from a height. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man in his 20s died at the scene.'
Emergency Response
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson added: 'We were called at 2.03am today (June 25) to reports of an injured person in Victoria Embankment. We sent an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars, an advanced paramedic and an incident response officer. We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London's Air Ambulance. Despite the efforts to save his life, a man sadly died at the scene.'
Inquest and Fund
Fletcher's father has flown from Australia to bring his son's body home. A London coroner has initiated an inquest. A GoFundMe appeal has been launched to establish the Fletcher Beasley Fund, which will support the investigation into his death and help the family and friends rebuild their lives.
