Crime & Safety
Tributes for Oxford boy, 14, who died in River Thames
The boy, 14, had got into difficulty close to Donnington Bridge on Wednesday evening, May 27 when emergency services were called.
Around 20 land and air emergency vehicles, including police, ambulance and fire, responded to the report at 5.45pm.
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Summer Eights 2026 was cancelled on Wednesday, May 27 after an alleged emergency incident (Image: Zoe Broughton)
The incident closed the bridge and concluded the first day of Oxford University Boat Club’s Summer Eights ‘bumps’ races early at 6.52pm.
Thames Valley Police confirmed the sad death on Thursday afternoon, saying his family has been informed and are being supported.
The thoughts of all of us at the Oxford Mail are with the boy’s family and friends at this difficult time.
Tributes can be left below.