Horror as boy, 8, dies after falling from window of house

A child has died following reports he fell from a window in Nottingham.

Emergency services were called to the scene, in Costock Avenue, Sherwood, yesterday evening (September 18). A child, aged eight, was rushed to Queen's Medical Centre hospital, but did not survive his injuries.

Last night, officers from Nottinghamshire Police remained at the address investigating the circumstances of the incident, reports NottinghamshireLive.

Chief Inspector Jon Scurr said: "This is a tragic and devastating loss of life and our thoughts are with the boy's family and loved ones.

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"I would like to thank those that have already reported information to us, and would urge anyone who hasn't yet done so, to please make contact as soon as possible. We are acutely aware that incidents of this nature are incredibly distressing for all concerned, and are felt by the entire community."

"If you need help, or recognise that someone does, please access support through the NHS website or call 111."

Anyone with information, or who may have captured dashcam footage of this incident, has been asked to call 101 quoting incident 671 of September 18, 2024.