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Crime Desk
The Metropolitan Police are appealling for information on the identifciation of a womans body in the River Thames.
The unidentified woman was seen to jump in the river from the Albert Bridge at approx 1230hrs on Monday, 23 January. The Met's Marine Support Unit attended and the woman was pulled from the water, before being taken to St Mary's Hospital where she died later that day.
She had no identification on her.
Officers from Kensington and Chelsea have been trying to establish the identity of the woman but so far all efforts have proved to be fruitless.
An artist's impression of the woman and images of a watch and items of jewellery she was wearing at the time have now been issued and made public in the hope someone will recognise these and be able to identify the woman.
The woman is described as of white, European appearance, aged approximately 35-55 years, approx 5ft 7ins tall of medium build. She had collar length, grey hair and no discernable markings on her body. She was found wearing flat, black 'Zone' shoes, black shirt, black tights, three black jumpers and a thigh length black velvet material coat.
A post mortem examination at Westminster Mortuary on January 27 was inconclusive, and we await further toxicology results.
The watch and jewellery are described as:
- a ladies 'Sekonda' watch with a relatively new leather strap. It is still working and is currently set one hour ahead, European time.
- a necklace consisting of a large pink stone in a silver coloured mount on a gold coloured chain.
- a gold coloured bracelet which was worn on the right wrist.
- a gold coloured ring with a large green stone worn on the right middle finger.
- two door keys.
She was also found in possession of a cigarette lighter and a small amount of loose change.
Sergeant Debbie Bailey from the Kensington and Chelsea Missing Persons Unit, who are leading the investigation, said:
"We are appealing to anyone who recognises this woman, or the items she was wearing, to get in contact with us.
This woman may have family and loved ones who are unaware of what has happened and it is vital we ensure they are made aware of her death. Please call us with any relevant information you may have."
Anyone who thinks they may know the identity of the woman is asked to contact Kensington and Chelsea Missing Persons Unit on 0208 246 0106. Alternatively, call the Metropolitan Police on 101 and quote reference number '12FOU000717'.
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