Emergency services spent nearly four hours searching for a teenager who was tragically pulled from the water and pronounced dead.
The 14-year-old boy drowned after entering Millwall Outer Dock on the Isle of Dogs in east London last night (August 3).
Officers were called to the scene at about 6.48pm.
Detective Superintendent Oliver Richter of the Metropolitan Police 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.
"Please only swim in designated areas and take the time to speak with children and young people about staying safe around water."
Despite an extensive search, the boy was retrieved from the river at 10.30pm and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious.
London Fire Brigade Assistant Commissioner Patrick Goulbourne said: "Sadly, a teenager has drowned following an incident in Blackwall.
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"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."
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 6.52pm yesterday (3 August) to reports of a person in the water by East Ferry Road, E14.
“We sent ambulance crews, paramedics in fast response cars, an incident response officer and an advanced paramedic.
“Our crews assisted our emergency services partners at the scene but were later stood down.”
The boy’s next of kin have been notified and are being supported by officers.
Enquiries are ongoing, and a report is being prepared for the coroner.
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