Overview

• The body of a woman in her 50s was recovered from the River Lee Navigation canal in Homerton, East London, on May 7, 2025.
• Emergency services, including police, London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade, and Marine Support Unit, responded to the scene following reports of a body in the water.
• The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and cordons remain in place as investigations continue into her identity and cause of death.
• Efforts are underway to inform the woman’s next of kin, but no arrests have been made as of now.
• The incident occurred near the junction of Homerton Road and Lee Conservancy Road, requiring a multi-agency response, including specialized hazardous area teams.