Tragic Find: Missing Student’s Body Recovered Near Marble Arch
Body Found in February Linked to Missing Student
Detectives confirm that a body pulled from the water in February is believed to be Samaria Ayanle, a 19-year-old university student reported missing on March 8. The sad discovery follows an intense search since Samaria vanished near her university accommodation close to Marble Arch.
Last Seen on February 22, CCTV Shows
University staff raised the alarm after losing contact with Samaria. CCTV footage reveals she was last spotted in the early hours of February 22 near her accommodation. The body was discovered later that morning at 08:19 by a member of the public on the north foreshore near 123 database, sparking an urgent investigation.
Police Await Formal Identification as Investigation Continues
Officers linked the recovered body to Samaria following extensive enquiries and body-worn camera reviews. Formal identification is pending, but police say the evidence strongly points to the missing student. Her family and friends have been notified and are receiving support during this heartbreaking time.
Unexplained Death Probe Opens; Police Seek Witnesses
Samaria’s death is currently being treated as unexplained. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact police on 101, quoting reference 01/60807/24, or reach out via @MetCC on X. The community awaits answers as the investigation pushes on.
