Family tribute to 'loyal' son, 21, who died in Victoria Embankment fall

Fletcher Beasley, a 21-year-old law and business student at Queensland University of Technology, died after plunging from Victoria Embankment during the June heatwave. His family has paid tribute to him as 'funny, loyal and curious'.

Incident Details

Beasley fell from a height in the early hours of June 25. He was with his girlfriend and friends that evening, according to reports. The Met Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 2:06 am, and despite paramedics' efforts, he died at the scene.

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: 'We were called at 2:03 am today (June 25) to reports of an injured person in Victoria Embankment. We sent an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars, an advanced paramedic and an incident response officer. We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance. Despite the efforts to save his life, a man sadly died at the scene.'

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Family Tribute

Beasley's parents, Katrina and Matt Beasley, released a statement: 'Our adored son Fletcher was our much-loved brother, grandson, partner, friend and colleague, who is deeply loved and cherished by all who knew him. He was at the centre of our close and loving family with siblings Sam and Holly. He was our perfect boy. Fletcher shared a beautiful relationship with his long-term partner Angelina and made the most of life with the people that he loved. Funny, loyal, curious about the world, and always full of warmth, he lived a balanced life, playing sport, running, travelling and having fun. Fletcher was deeply generous, selfless and community minded. His family knows he would have wanted to help others in any way he could.'

Investigation and Fund

Beasley's father flew from Australia to bring his son's body home. A London coroner has opened an inquest into his death. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to establish the Fletcher Beasley Fund, which will support the investigation into his death, help the family rebuild their lives, and bring Fletcher home. The fund also aims to support his friends who were with him in London.