Man found dead in River Thames near Millbank Pier
Police are investigating the death, which is being treated as unexplained, and are working to identify the man's next-of-kin.
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The body of a man, believed to be in his 40s, was recovered from the River Thames near Millbank Pier on Thursday, 12 November 2026. Emergency services were alerted to the incident shortly after 10 am.
The Metropolitan Police received a call at 10:11 am reporting a body in the water. Officers attended the scene along with the London Ambulance Service, which had been called at 10:07 am to reports of a person in the water by Millbank Pier. Paramedics confirmed that a body was found at the location.
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Investigation Underway
The death is currently being treated as unexplained. Enquiries are ongoing to trace the next-of-kin of the deceased. The stretch of the Thames where the body was found is located between Lambeth Bridge and Vauxhall Bridge.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police on 101, quoting reference 2134/12NOV.
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+When and where was the man found?
A man, believed to be in his 40s, was found dead in the River Thames near Millbank Pier on Thursday, 12 November 2026. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 10 am.
+What is the current status of the investigation?
The death is being treated as unexplained by the Metropolitan Police. Enquiries are ongoing to trace the next-of-kin of the man. Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
+Who was called to the scene?
The Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service were called to Millbank Pier. The ambulance service received its call at 10:07 am, with police attending shortly after at 10:11 am.
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