Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA view of the River Thames at Millwall Outer Dock, east London (PA)A 14-year-old boy, Banta Sillah, died after entering the River Thames near Millwall Outer Dock on London's Isle of Dogs on Monday evening. Emergency services were alerted around 6:50 pm, and his body was recovered approximately 10:30 pm, where he was pronounced dead. Tower Hamlets Mayor Lutfur Rahman named Banta, describing him as a "talented young footballer" who had "immense potential" and was "dearly loved". The Mayor expressed his condolences and urged families to discuss the dangers of swimming in open water, recommending only officially designated areas with lifeguards. Police are treating the death as unexpected but not suspicious, and are continuing inquiries for a coroner's report, amidst warnings about cold water shock and a rise in open water drownings this summer. In fullTeen who died in River Thames named as ‘talented young footballer’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Talented footballer confirmed as teen who died after entering River Thames
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA view of the River Thames at Millwall Outer Dock, east London (PA)A 14-year-old boy, Banta Sillah, died after entering the River Thames near Millwall Outer Dock on London's Isle of Dogs on Monday evening. Emergency services were alerted around 6:50 pm, and his body was recovered approximately 10:30 pm, where he was pronounced dead. Tower Hamlets Mayor Lutfur Rahman named Banta, describing him as a "talented young footballer" who had "immense potential" and was "dearly loved". The Mayor expressed his condolences and urged families to discuss the dangers of swimming in open water, recommending only officially designated areas with lifeguards. Police are treating the death as unexpected but not suspicious, and are continuing inquiries for a coroner's report, amidst warnings about cold water shock and a rise in open water drownings this summer. In fullTeen who died in River Thames named as ‘talented young footballer’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
