The family of a 19-year-old man tragically found dead in a canal near Gilding Way, West London, is making a desperate appeal for any information that could help establish what happened in the hours before his death.
The incident occurred on Monday 26 May 2025. The teenager and his motorbike were discovered in the water at approximately 11:30am by a member of the public near Carter Court
Unanswered Questions
The circumstances leading to the young man’s death remain unclear, and his family is urgently seeking help from anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual in the area overnight or during the early hours of that morning.
A family member issued the following plea:
My 19-year-old son was found dead in the canal with his motorbike on Monday, 26 May. We are still unsure of the time this happened. If anyone has any information, no matter how small, please get in touch with me. We need answers. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.”
Police Investigation Ongoing
Authorities have yet to confirm whether the incident is being treated as suspicious, but enquiries are believed to be ongoing. Local CCTV footage is expected to be reviewed, and police may be appealing for dashcam footage from drivers who passed through Gilding Way, Hounslow between Sunday night and Monday morning.
How You Can Help
Anyone who may have seen the motorbike in the area or has dashcam footage, doorbell video, or any knowledge of the events leading up to this incident is urged to come forward.
Please contact police on 101, quoting the date and location, or alternatively reach out to the family directly if you wish to assist privately.
You can also submit tips anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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