An 11-year-old girl, who is missing after she entered the River Thames, had been paddling on a day off school, residents near the scene have said.The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to reports that the girl had entered the river close to Barge House Causeway, near London City Airport, at about 1.15pm on Monday.

An 11-year-old girl, who is missing after she entered the River Thames, had been paddling on a day off school, residents near the scene have said.The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to reports that the girl had entered the river close to Barge House Causeway, near London City Airport, at about 1.15pm on Monday.