AN eight-year-old boy has died after falling from a window at his home in Nottingham.
Emergency services raced to the scene in Sherwood and rushed him to hospital where he later died.
Costock Avenue, Sherwood, Nottingham
Nottinghamshire Police have launched an investigation into his death.
They said in a statement: “At 7.15pm this evening Nottinghamshire Police were called to Costock Avenue by East Midlands Ambulance Service.
“Paramedics had responded to the scene after a child had been reported to have fallen from the window of a house.
“The child, an eight-year-old boy, was taken to Queens Medical Centre but has not survived his injuries.
“Officers remain at the address investigating the circumstances of the incident.”
Chief Inspector Jon Scurr tonight 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, should call 101 quoting incident 671 of 18 September 2024.”
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