Teen who died in River Thames named as ‘talented young footballer’

Banta Sillah, a talented 14-year-old footballer described as having immense potential and being dearly loved, has died. His body was recovered last night after he entered the water at Millwall Outer Dock. The incident occurred during a heatwave as temperatures soared to 30C. Tributes have since been paid to the young teenager following the recovery of his body from the River Thames, highlighting the significant loss of a promising young sporting talent.