Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, known as Jimi, was on his way home from work when he saw a woman fall off London Bridge.

Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, known as Jimi, was on his way home from work when he saw the woman fall. He and another man entered the water at around midnight on Saturday in a bid to rescue her.

The woman and the other man were rescued by the Coastguard and the Metropolitan Police’s marine unit – but Jimi wasn’t found after an extensive search.

Police said a body, believed to be that of the 20-year-old, was discovered at 6am on Saturday.

imi’s parents Michael Adewola, 63, and his mother Olasunkanmi Adewole, 54, have been left heartbroken and are seeking “justice” for their son.Advertisement

Speaking through tears, Mrs Adewole told Sky News: “I feel bad, because my son was trying to rescue a woman. I feel so bad.. and I want people to help me. I want justice for my son.”

His father said that Jimi was a “very nice guy, a good boy”, while people on social media have hailed him as a “selfless hero”, “great Samaritan”, and “very brave young man”.