Hero dies after jumping in the River Thames to save woman who fell off London Bridge

A person has died after jumping in to the River Thames to assist a woman who had fallen off London Bridge.

The hero bravely jumped into the river round midnight (April 24) after he noticed a woman fall from the bridge into the water.

A second man additionally jumped into the Thames in a determined bid to save the woman.

Emergency providers, together with the coastguard and police marine items, have been known as to the scene to assist all three individuals who have been in the water.

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While the emergency providers have been in a position to find and rescue the woman and certainly one of the males who jumped in after her, they have been unable to find the second man.

Police have now confirmed {that a} physique was tragically discovered at 6am this morning, however particulars of the man’s id haven’t but been revealed.

A City of London Police spokesperson stated: “We have been known as at 12.12am on Saturday, April 24 to reviews of a woman in the River Thames shut to London Bridge.

“Two males, who had witnessed the woman fall from the bridge, entered the river to try to save her.

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“The Coastguard and Metropolitan Police Marine Units have been in a position to rescue the woman and certainly one of the males.

“Sadly, following an in depth search involving police helicopters, marine items, LFB, LAS and City Police officers, the lacking man was not situated.

“At 6am the identical morning, a physique was discovered believed to be that of the lacking man.

“His subsequent of kin have been made conscious and are being supported by officers from the City of London Police.”

Do any of these concerned in this tragic incident? If so, e mail [email protected]

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