A body found in the river Thames is believed to be that of a woman missing from south east London.

On Saturday, September 21, police were alerted that a body had been found in the river Thames near to Vauxhall Bridge.

Work then began to confirm the person’s identity.

On Tuesday, September 25, 55-year-old Natasha Reddington-Romanov was reported missing to the police.

It has since been confirmed that the body discovered was Natasha’s.

Her death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious and a file will be prepared for the Coroner.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Officers conducting enquiries in relation to a missing person’s report have recovered a body.

“Officers believe that the body discovered is that of Natasha Reddington-Romanov, a 55-year-old woman that had been reported missing from Southwark.

“Natasha’s next of kin have been informed of this development.

“On Saturday, 21 September, officers were alerted to the discovery of a body in the Thames near Vauxhall Bridge.

“Work was undertaken to confirm the identify of this person.

“In the interim, Natasha disappearance was reported to police on Tuesday, 24 September and a missing person’s investigation was immediately launched.

“It was subsequently confirmed that the body recovered was that of Natasha’s.

“The death is being treated as unexpected, but not suspicious.

“A file will be prepared for the Coroner.”