Tragedy as boy, 8, dies after 'falling from a window'

Police are probing the horror incident at a residential property in the Midlands

An eight-year-old boy has tragically died after he was reported to have fallen from a window. Police are probing the horror incident at a residential property in the Midlands.

East Midlands Ambulance Service were called to Costock Avenue, Sherwood, at 7.15pm, last night, Wednesday, September 18. He was rushed to Queen's Medical Centre, but did not survive his injuries, reports NottinghamshireLive.

Nottinghamshire Police are investigating the "tragic and devastating loss of life". Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with video doorbell footage or dashcam footage to get in touch.

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Chief Inspector Jon Scurr, from Nottinghamshire Police, 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 has been asked to call 101, quoting incident 671, of September 18, 2024.

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