A 12-year-old boy has drowned in the River Lea at Hackney Marshes in north-east London. Emergency services were called after the boy was seen entering the river at around 6pm on Saturday.
Recovery and Confirmation
Police divers recovered the boy just after midnight on Sunday. He was pronounced dead at the scene, the Metropolitan Police said. His next of kin have been informed.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening, with emergency services responding promptly. The boy's identity has not been released.
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Ongoing Investigation
The circumstances surrounding the drowning are not yet fully known. The Metropolitan Police have not released further details at this time.
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
