A woman and a child have tragically died after getting into difficulty in a river at a west London park, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed.
Emergency Response
Officers were called to Elthorne Park in Ealing just before 4.30pm on Saturday afternoon. Despite the efforts of emergency services and members of the public, both the woman and the child were pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation Underway
Police believe the pair entered the River Brent, which borders the park, and got into difficulty. Detective Superintendent Pete Thackray, from the Met's West Area Command Unit, said: "This is a tragic incident in which a woman and her young child have lost their lives. Our thoughts are with their loved ones."
He added: "I would also like to acknowledge the efforts of the first responders and members of the public who did their very best in an incredibly challenging situation."
Next of Kin
The force is working to identify the next of kin of the deceased. An investigation into the circumstances is underway, but initial indications suggest the deaths are not being treated as suspicious.
