An eight-year-old boy has died after falling from a window in Nottingham

At 7.15pm on the evening of 18 September, Nottinghamshire Police were called by paramedics to Costock Avenue in Sherwood following a report of a child falling from a window.

The child, an eight-year-old boy, was taken to Queens Medical Centre but did not survive his injuries.

East Midlands Ambulance Service arrived at the scene after reports that the boy had fallen from a house window.

Officers remain on site and are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

Chief Inspector Jon Scurr says:

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“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 who have already reported information to us and would ask anyone who has not yet done so to contact us as soon as possible.

“We are fully aware that incidents of this nature are incredibly stressful for everyone involved and affect the entire community.

“If you need help or know someone needs help, please access support via the NHS website or call 111.”

Anyone with information or who may have dashcam footage of this incident should call 101 quoting incident 671 of 18 September 2024.