Child injured after falling from rocks in Towan Beach

The incident happened yesterday.

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 26th Oct 2022

A child has sustained serious injuries after falling from rocks at Towan Beach.

It is believed they are not life-threatening.

A number of the emergency services attended the scene yesterday afternoon.

The beach was closed off.

Devon and Cornwall Police said:

"Police were called at 1.35pm on Tuesday 25 October to Towan Beach, Newquay, following reports that a child had fallen and become injured.

RNLI, Coastguard, Police, Ambulance and Air Ambulance have all attended the scene.

A closure was put on the beach while emergency services were on the scene assisting.

The boy was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening."

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