Teenager who died in south London lake named as Izaiah Smith
The 15 year old got into difficulty in water at Beckenham Place Park on Friday
A 15-year-old boy who died after he "got into difficulty" in a lake in a park in south London has been named by police as Izaiah Smith.
Officers and paramedics were called to Beckenham Place Park shortly after 3pm on Friday 4th April 2025.
The Met Police said on Saturday that the search for the 15-year-old had been stopped after Izaiah was found on Friday night.
Specialist diving teams, ambulance crews and firefighters assisted in the search, the force said.
"A boy was recovered from the lake at around 10.42pm on Friday April 4," a Met spokesperson said.
"He was taken to hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead.
"His death is being treated as unexpected but not believed to be suspicious."
Izaiah's family have been made aware and are being supported, the force said.
In a statement, Lewisham Council, which manages the Beckenham Place Park, said the park had re-opened on Saturday but the lake would remain closed with security in place until further notice.
"We are working closely with the police in order that their investigation establishes the full facts of what's happened," the council added.