Remains Discovered in River Thames Confirmed as Missing Girl Kaliyah Coa, Reports Police
A heartbreaking find in the River Thames
East London is left grief-stricken as the body discovered in the River Thames is that of an 11-year-old girl, Kaliyah Coa, who went missing during a school inset day on March 31st near Barge House Causeway in Woolwich.
Officers rushed to launch a search after Kaliyah went missing near the causeway, a popular spot boasting a concrete slope used for transporting boats into the water. The Metropolitan Police, responding to a report of a body in the water in Maritime Quay on The Isle of Dogs, east London, on April 13th, recovered Kaliyah's remains.
The devastating news of Kaliyah's death was confirmed on April 29th following a formal identification process. Her family released a heart-wrenching statement, "Our hearts are broken and our lives will never be the same. We were blessed to have Kaliyah, even if it was for such a short time. She will be missed so much. Kaliyah went to a birthday party and never returned home to her family."
The family appreciated the support of all involved in the search and recovery, requesting privacy as they navigate the grieving process.
Detective Superintendent Scott Ware, leading the Met's investigation, expressed his condolences, "This tragic accident took away a little girl who was loved by many. Our specialist officers will continue to support Kaliyah's family as they process this heartbreaking news. I echo her family's request for privacy while they navigate the difficult road ahead, and urge the public to refrain from wholly inaccurate speculation both on and offline."
An inquest into Kaliyah's death is set to open on Friday, May 2, 2025. The specific details of the inquest proceedings or findings are currently not disclosed to the public.
Stay informed by following our updates. Let's support Kaliyah's family and friends during this challenging time. Rest in peace, Kaliyah.
- The tragic discovery of Kaliyah Coa's body in the River Thames has marked a period of war in the hearts of East London residents.
- The general-news outlets have reported extensively on the crime-and-justice implications of this tragic event, with a special focus on the ongoing Metropolitan Police investigation.
- Despite the tragic events surrounding Kaliyah's death, her family has received an outpouring of support from the community and has requested privacy to grieve privately.
- The tragic death of 11-year-old Kaliyah Coa, with the specific details of her inquest proceedings still under wraps, has been a front-page story in the latest general-news publications across the UK.
