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A 14-year-old boy has drowned after going into the water at a dock in east London.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) and the Metropolitan Police searched the Millwall Outer Dock near East Ferry Road after being alerted at about 18:50 BST on Monday.
His body was recovered at about 22:30 and he was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed, police said.
The Met's Det Supt Oliver Richter said: "Our thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of this young boy at this incredibly difficult time. As the warm weather continues, I would urge everyone to remember that open water can present serious dangers."
In July, the LFB urged Londoners to take extra care in the capital's waterways, in particular children, amid the continuing hot weather.
Since 2020 there have been more than 100 accidental drownings across the capital.
LFB assistant commissioner Patrick Goulbourne said: "Sadly, a teenager has drowned following an incident in Blackwall.
"Firefighters responded to reports of a teenager in the harbour and carried out a full search of the area.
"Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency responders, the teenager was later found dead."
London Ambulance Service confirmed it had been called at 18:53 to reports of a person in the water by East Ferry Road and its crews "assisted our emergency services partners at the scene but were later stood down".
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