Police search River Thames by Embankment for missing student Harvey Parker

Met officers are looking at the River Thames after CCTV in the area revealed Harvey may have entered the water near the Golden Jubilee Bridge.
Jessica Frank-Keyes
By Jessica Frank-Keyes
Published 22nd Dec 2021, 15:58 BST
Updated 22nd Dec 2021, 16:13 BST
Concern is growing for missing Harvey Parker. Photo: Met Police/SuppliedConcern is growing for missing Harvey Parker. Photo: Met Police/Supplied
Concern is growing for missing Harvey Parker. Photo: Met Police/Supplied

Police hunting for the missing student Harvey Parker have begun searching the River Thames.

Met officers are looking on the water after CCTV in the area revealed Harvey may have entered the water near the Golden Jubilee Bridge, next to Embankment.

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At this stage of the investigation there is nothing to suggest that there is any third party involvement.

The Golden Jubilee Bridge on the River Thames. Photo: Getty The Golden Jubilee Bridge on the River Thames. Photo: Getty
The Golden Jubilee Bridge on the River Thames. Photo: Getty

Harvey, who is 20 years old and from Lambeth, was seen leaving Heaven Nightclub alone, by Charing Cross Railway Station in Westminster at around 2.15am on Friday, December 17.

Det Ch Insp Lucy O’Connor, from the Met, said: “We are doing all we can to find Harvey, and working closely with our colleagues in the Marine Policing Unit.

“We are keeping Harvey’s family fully informed of any developments; and the thoughts of my colleagues and I are with them at this distressing time.

“We would also ask that media avoid any speculation while the inquiry continues.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC.

Please quote CAD 3134/18DEC21.

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