A four-year-old girl has died after falling from a tower block in Barking, with police treating the incident as not suspicious.
Emergency Response and Hospital Death
Emergency services were called to St Paul's Road, near the town centre, on Saturday morning. The girl was taken to hospital but later pronounced dead. Her age has not been officially confirmed.
Police Statement and Investigation
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 11:00 on Saturday, October 24 to reports of a child falling from height at an address in St Paul’s Road, Barking.”
“Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service, where emergency first aid was administered. The child was taken to hospital but, very sadly, later died from their injuries. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the child’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.”
“An investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident is ongoing. However, at this time, the incident is not believed to be suspicious.”
Appeal for Information
The spokesperson added: “We urge anyone with information about the incident, to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 2424/24OCT.”
