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Local News · Hackney12-year-old boy dies after drowning in River Lea at Hackney Marshes
A 12-year-old boy drowned in the River Lea near Hackney Marshes on 15 August 2026. Emergency services conducted a search lasting over six hours before recovering his body. Hackney Council and the Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident, which occurred during a heat-health alert.
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Crime & Safety · Tower Hamlets14-year-old boy dies after entering Millwall Outer Dock on Isle of Dogs
A 14-year-old boy drowned after entering Millwall Outer Dock near East Ferry Road on the Isle of Dogs. Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade responded to the incident on Monday evening. The death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious.
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Council & Politics · LondonRichmond Council installs speaker at Teddington Lock to deter river jumps
Richmond Council has installed a high-tech speaker at Teddington Lock to broadcast safety warnings when people are seen near the water. The measure follows the 2023 death of 14-year-old Brian Sasu after a jump from a nearby bridge. Residents are urged to report emergencies to 999.
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