Man, 66, dies after being found in River Thames
Emergency services attended the scene near Albert Embankment on Sunday afternoon.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA 66-year-old man has died after being discovered in the River Thames close to Albert Embankment. Emergency services were alerted to the incident shortly after 12:30pm on Sunday, following reports of a person in the water.
The Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade, and London's Air Ambulance all attended the scene. The air ambulance landed on the riverbank as rescue efforts were initiated.
Despite the efforts of the attending emergency personnel, the man was transported to hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious.
The man's next of kin have been informed of his death. Specialist officers are currently providing support to his family.
Questions this report answers
01What happened near Albert Embankment on Sunday?
A 66-year-old man was found in the River Thames near Albert Embankment. Emergency services were called to the scene and he was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
02Was the man's death treated as suspicious?
No, the Metropolitan Police stated that the death is not being treated as suspicious. The man's next of kin have been notified and are being supported.
03Which emergency services attended the incident?
Police, paramedics, firefighters, and London's Air Ambulance all attended the scene. The air ambulance landed on the riverbank as part of the rescue operation.
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