Woman and child die after being pulled from water at London park

26 Apr 2026 • 4:45 PM MYT
The Independent
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Woman and child die after being pulled from water at London park

  • A mother and her young son died after getting into “difficulty” in the water at Elthorne Park in Ealing, west London.
  • Metropolitan Police were called to the park just before 4:30pm on Saturday, where both individuals were recovered from the water.
  • Despite efforts, both the woman and child were pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Police have confirmed that an investigation is underway, but initial indications suggest their deaths are not being treated as suspicious.
  • Detective Superintendent Pete Thackray extended condolences to the family and praised the efforts of first responders and members of the public.

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