Emergency services rushed to Homerton Road in Hackney, East London, after a body was discovered in the canal near a moored boat called Candy Girl on Wednesday Lumchtime.

London Fire Brigade crews, including a specialist boat team, were deployed alongside police and ambulance teams after the alarm was raised.

Eyewitnesses reported a heavy emergency services presence at the scene. Firefighters from  the nearby stations worked alongside police divers to recover the body from the water, while shocked locals looked on.

We have contacted the Metropolitan Police for an official statement regarding the incident. At this stage, no details have been released about the identity of the deceased or how they came to be in the water.

The discovery was made near Homerton Road, a popular spot for boat owners and canal users. The boat Candy Girl, moored nearby, has been inspected as part of the ongoing investigation.

Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge.