A man has died after jumping into the River Thames in a bid to help a woman who fell off London Bridge.
The hero saw the woman fall into the river and jumped in the water along with another man just after midnight.
Emergency services, including the coastguard and police marine units, were called to the scene to help all three people who were in the water.
They rescued the woman and one of the men who jumped into the river to help her, but were unable to locate the other.
City of London Police have now confirmed that a body was found at 6am this morning and it is believed to be that of the missing rescuer.
A police spokesperson said: “We were called at 12.12am on Saturday, April 24 to reports of a woman in the River Thames close to London Bridge.
"Two men, who had witnessed the woman fall from the bridge, entered the river to try and save her.
"The Coastguard and Metropolitan Police Marine Units were able to rescue the woman and one of the men.
"Sadly, following an extensive search involving police helicopters, marine units, LFB, LAS and City Police officers, the missing man was not located.
“At 6am the same morning, a body was found believed to be that of the missing man.
"His next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by officers from the City of London Police.”
