- 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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Mother and son die after getting into ‘difficulty’ in water at London park
