Child dies after reports he 'fell from window of house' in Nottingham as police remain at scene

The eight-year-old was taken to Queen's Medical Centre but tragically has not survived his injuries

A child has died after paramedics received reports he had 'fallen from the window of a house.' The eight-year-old boy was taken to Queen's Medical Centre but did not survive his injuries, Nottinghamshire Police confirmed tonight (Wednesday, September 18).

Officers have remained at the address in Costock Avenue, Sherwood, 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 this incident, has been asked to call 101 quoting incident 671 of September 18, 2024.