Picture released of schoolgirl missing in the Thames

Police have released a picture of a schoolgirl who has gone missing after going into the River Thames

Kaliyah Coa went into the water close to London City Airport on Monday. It's understood she had been playing during a school inset day.

e Brigade, the RNLI and the Coastguard all joined the search.

The Metropolitan Police said officers are now leading a recovery mission along the Thames to find Kaliyah, who was named by the force on Tuesday.

Chief Superintendent Dan Card, local policing commander for north-east London, said:

"Our specialist officers are supporting Kaliyah's family through this deeply upsetting time and our thoughts go out to all those impacted by what has happened.

"We are committed to finding Kaliyah and are working with partners to conduct a thorough search over a wide area - utilising drone technology and boats.

"I'd like to thank the members of public, our first responding officers, and colleagues from other emergency services, as they responded rapidly to carry out a large-scale search during a highly pressurised and distressing time."

Barge House Causeway is a concrete slope that goes directly into the River Thames and is used to transport boats.

Residents pointed out that it appeared to be covered in moss and is slippery.

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