Boy, 8, dies after falling from window of house
An eight-year-old boy has died after he was reported to have fallen from the window of a house in Nottingham.
Police said officers were called to Costock Avenue, Sherwood, at 19:15 BST, by East Midlands Ambulance Service.
The boy was taken to Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham but did not survive his injuries, police said.
Ch Insp Jon Scurr, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This is a tragic and devastating loss of life and our thoughts are with the boy’s family and loved ones."
He added: “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.”
Police asked anyone with information, or who may have captured dashcam footage of this incident, to get in touch.
Officers remain at the scene investigating the circumstances, said the force.
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