Tragic Thames Find: Missing 21-Year-Old Believed Dead
Police launched a desperate search for 21-year-old Paul Conte after he vanished from Barnes just after midnight on Sunday, 15 August. Then, in a grim twist, a body was spotted in the River Thames near Putney Bridge early on Wednesday morning.
Body Recovered From Thames
At 7:07am on 18 August, the Met’s Marine Policing Unit recovered a man’s body from the river. While formal ID is pending, officers strongly suspect it is Paul Conte.
Mystery Surrounds Paul’s Death
The case remains unexplained. Specialist officers are supporting Paul’s next of kin, who have been informed of the sad news.
Last Seen Leaving Party
Paul was last spotted leaving a party on Ferry Road, Barnes, in the early hours of Sunday, 15 August. His sudden disappearance and the discovery have shocked the local community.
