A young boy has died in hospital after his body was found in the River Thames.
Daniel Alaby, five, went missing from his home in Thamesmead, south-east London.
He was reportedly last seen with his brother at 5.30pm on Friday (29 March).
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Metropolitan Police launched an urgent appeal to find the five-year-old and at 6.23pm officers located Daniel's body in the river.
Police gave Daniel CPR until paramedics arrived and took him to the hospital.
The boy arrived to hospital in critical condition and passed away later that evening.
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Daniel's family have been informed and are being supported by the police.
At this moment, there is no evidence to suggest another person was involved, the police added.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police issued an appeal on Friday, 29 March, to locate a missing boy, Daniel Alaby.
“At 18:23hrs that evening officers looking for Daniel found a child in the River Thames.
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“Officers pulled the child from the water and administered CPR prior to the arrival of LAS.
“The child, who is believed to be Daniel, was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
“He was pronounced dead at hospital later that evening.
“Daniel’s family have been made aware.
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“They are being supported by police officers.
“Enquiries are under way to establish the circumstances of the incident.
“Anyone who may have seen Daniel on Friday evening is asked to call police on 101 or post @MetCC ref 4592/29MAR24.
“At this very early stage, there is no evidence to suggest that any other person was involved.
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“Enquiries continue to establish the circumstances.”
Tributes are being posted on social media, as one person tweeted: "Daniel Alaby was just 5 years old. What on Earth happened??
"My heart & thoughts are with his family at this painful time."
A second wrote: "Rest in power young Daniel Alaby from Thamsmead. Just 5 years old! Condolences to his family."
A third commented: "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of 5-year-old Daniel Alaby. Rest In Peace Daniel Alaby."
A fourth put: "Rest in perfect peace Daniel Alaby may your soul rest sweetly in paradise."
Someone else added: "Daniel Alaby, a 5 year old boy, was found in the River Thames. This is beyond words... This is beyond heartbreaking."
LADbible has contacted Metropolitan Police for additional comment.
Anish Vij