At 7:15 pm this evening 18 September, Nottinghamshire Police was called to Costock Avenue, Sherwood, by paramedics after a child was reported to have fallen from a window.
The child, an eight-year-old boy, was taken to Queens Medical Centre but has not survived his injuries.
East Midlands Ambulance Service responded to the scene after the boy was reported to have fallen from the window of a house.
Officers remain at the address investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Chief Inspector Jon Scurr says:
“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.
