A six-year-old boy has died after falling from an apartment block in east London.
Police said they were called just before 6am this morning to reports that a child had fallen from a height near Plaistow.
“Officers, London Fire Brigade [LFB]London Ambulance Service [LAS] and the London Air Ambulance [HEMS] attended,” the Metropolitan Police said.
“At the scene, a 6-year-old boy fell from the top floor of an apartment building.
“Despite the efforts of emergency services, he sadly died at the scene. His family is aware and is being supported.”
The death is being treated as unexpected and investigations are ongoing, authorities said.
There were no arrests.
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