The Metropolitan Police are appealing for information following the tragic death of 19-year-old Thomas Agathangelou, whose body was discovered in the Grand Union Canal in Southall on Bank Holiday Monday.

Police and emergency services were called to the canal near Endsleigh Road at approximately 11:25am on Monday, 26 May 2025, after concerns were raised about a man seen in the water. Despite efforts by paramedics, Thomas was pronounced dead at the scene.

His motorbike was found next to him in the water. Specialist officers are supporting Thomas’s family.

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A police spokesperson said:
"Thomas was located alongside his motorbike, and we are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen or heard anything on Sunday, 25 May, which could help our investigation."

Anyone who witnessed anything or has relevant details is asked to contact police, quoting reference CAD 2654/26MAY25. The witness line can be reached on 020 8543 5157

Family and Community Respond

Thomas's mother, Anna Agathangelou, shared the heartbreaking news publicly on the day of his death, posting:

"This is my son. Thomas died this morning. RIP my angel boy. Mummy loves you so much."

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On Thursday, 29 May, she made a further appeal for information, writing:

"My 19-year-old son was found dead in the canal with his motorbike on Monday, 26th May 2025. It was at Gilding Way. He was found at approximately 11:30am by a member of the public."

A GoFundMe page has been launched to help cover funeral expenses. As of now, it has raised over £2,917 from more than 120 donations.

Support the fundraiser here.

Police formally sought the family’s consent to use Thomas’s name in their appeal on Monday, 2 June. The public appeal was then issued on Facebook the following day, Tuesday, 3 June 2025.

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Public Questions and Delayed Updates

A great deal of speculation and fragmented information has circulated on social media since the incident first became public. However, official communication has been limited. It took a full week for the Metropolitan Police to issue a statement—and only via a Facebook post.

This delay has raised questions among members of the community:
Was there a single fatal incident, or were there two separate events near the same canal location?

On the same day, 26 May 2025, a 28-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman were found dead after reportedly consuming counterfeit blue-green tablets marked "80," believed to contain nitazenes—a potent synthetic opioid.

It is confirmed today, 10 days later, that the two incidents are unrelated. The delay in clarification led to unnecessary confusion and anxiety in the community.