The mother of a teenager whose body was discovered in the Thames today made a desperate appeal for information about his death.
Borex Tatsa, 18, went missing from Hackney on February 7 and was last spotted on CCTV in Southwark in the early hours of the following day.
His rucksack was later found nearby in a bin outside The Old Thameside Inn.
On February 28, police pulled his body from the Thames near Rotherhithe.
Today his mother spoke of the family's loss as police renewed their appeal for information about his disappearance.
"Borex was a much loved member of our family. He was a quiet person with a lovely smile," she said.
"If anyone knows anything at all about what happened to him please come forward and tell the police as we are desperate to know what happened to him."
Scotland Yard detectives have also today released some of the last CCTV images of Borex.
Detective Inspector Ian Fleming, from Hackney's Public Protection unit, said: "The circumstances surrounding the discovery of Borex's body in the River Thames remain unexplained at this stage, with all options remaining open.
"I would like to appeal to any witnesses or any person who has information in relation to this incident, to come forward and speak to a member of the investigation team."
Anyone who may have seen Borex is asked to contact the investigation team at Hackney CID on 0207-275-3404 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.
