A MISSING five-year-old boy has tragically died in hospital after being found in the River Thames.

       Little Daniel Alaby was last seen playing with his brother at his home in Bexley, south east London, at 5.30pm.

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       The young boy has been pronounced dead in hospital Credit: UKNIP

       An urgent hunt was launched for the boy who cops say was wearing a purple top.

       He was found by police in the river at 6.30pm and rushed to hospital in a critical condition.

       Cops have now revealed he has sadly been pronounced dead.

       A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police issued an appeal on Friday, 29 March, to locate a missing boy, Daniel Alaby.

       “At 18:23hrs that evening officers looking for Daniel found a child in the River Thames.

       “Officers pulled the child from the water and administered CPR prior to the arrival of LAS.

       “The child, who is believed to be Daniel, was taken to hospital in a critical condition. He was pronounced dead at hospital later that evening.

       “Daniel’s family have been made aware. They are being supported by police officers.

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       “Enquiries are under way to establish the circumstances of the incident. Anyone who may have seen Daniel on Friday evening is asked to call police on 101 or post @MetCC ref 4592/29MAR24.

       “At this very early stage, there is no evidence to suggest that any other person was involved. Enquiries continue to establish the circumstances.”