A boy has died in hospital after being found in the River Thames in London.

A police appeal was launched to find Daniel Alaby (five) on Friday after he had gone missing from his home in Thamesmead, south-east London.

At 6.23pm, officers looking for Daniel found a child in the river, London’s Metropolitan Police said.

Police administered CPR before the paramedics arrived.

The child, who is believed to be Daniel, was taken to hospital where he was later pronounced dead, the force added.

Daniel’s family have been made aware and are being supported by police.

There is no evidence to suggest that any other person was involved, the Met said.