A tragic incident occurred in south London where a three-year-old boy lost his life after falling from a building. The emergency services swiftly responded to the incident at flats in Sutton on a Sunday afternoon upon receiving reports of the child falling from a height. The young child was rushed to the hospital but, unfortunately, did not survive.
The Metropolitan Police have initiated an investigation into the matter, leading to the arrest of a woman in her 30s on suspicion of child neglect. The woman has been released on bail as the police continue their inquiries.
Witnesses reported that the toddler fell from a second-story window of a block of flats. According to a spokesperson from the Met Police, the authorities were alerted to the situation at 17:18hrs on Sunday, May 24th. The child was promptly taken to the hospital for medical attention, where he later passed away. The family of the deceased has been notified.
The spokesperson further added that the ongoing investigation is focused on the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. The authorities are working diligently to gather all necessary information to shed light on the events leading to the child’s unfortunate demise.
