Boy dies after falling from window in Nottingham

Police say an eight-year-old boy has died after falling from the window of a house in Nottingham.

Nottinghamshire Police was called at 7.15pm on Wednesday (18/09) to Costock Avenue in Sherwood.

Paramedics had gone to the scene after a child was reported to have fallen from the window of a house.

The child, an eight-year-old boy, was taken to the Queens Medical Centre but died from his injuries.

Officers remained at the address on Wednesday night, investigating the circumstances of the incident.

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.

"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 the incident, is asked by police to call 101 quoting incident 671 of September 18 2024.

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