“Police have now formally identified the body recovered from the River Thames just over two weeks ago as that of 11-year old Kaliyah Coa.
"Every day since that fateful day in March when Kaliyah was lost will have been unimaginable for her mother and family. I pray for their comfort during this time of anguish and pain.
“My thoughts also are with her friends and fellow pupils from the local school that Kaliyah attended. The whole school community – both children and staff - will once again be desperately upset by this news because Kaliyah was a popular pupil who shone bright.
“As we feel deep sadness that her life was tragically taken too soon, we will also reflect on Kaliyah’s preciousness. On behalf of everyone in our community and at Newham Council, my deepest condolences to her family at this saddest of times.
“Our local police and members of all the emergency services worked tirelessly in their search for Kaliyah and I am so grateful for their dedication and diligence.”
