Five year-old boy dies after suffering serious head injury at Colchester department store
"This is a truly heart-breaking incident"
Last updated 3rd Aug 2021
A five-year-old boy has died after suffering a serious head injury at a department store in Colchester.
Essex Police officers were called to Fenwick department store in Colchester High Street by the ambulance service at around 11.30am last Tuesday (27 July).
Store staff, customers, medics and police officers gave first aid to the boy.
He was taken to hospital for treatment but has very sadly now died from his injuries.
Chief Inspector Rob Huddleston, District Commander for Colchester, said:
"I know I speak for all of my teams when I say that we are extremely saddened by today’s news.
"This is a truly heart-breaking incident and all of our thoughts are with the boy’s loved ones.
"On behalf of my attending officers, I would also like to thank the members of the public and store staff who went above and beyond to assist us.
"We are extremely grateful for your help."
The boy's family are being supported by specialist officers.