Girl, 4, dies after falling from east London tower block

A four-year-old girl has died after falling from a tower block in east London, according to the Metropolitan police. The incident occurred at an address in St Paul’s Road, Barking, on Saturday. The police spokesperson said that officers attended the scene alongside the London ambulance service, where emergency first aid was administered. The girl was taken to hospital but later died from her injuries. The police have stated that the incident is not believed to be suspicious at this time.

The London ambulance service sent a team of responders to the scene, including ambulance crews, a clinical team manager, an incident response officer, an advanced paramedic practitioner, and London’s air ambulance. The service treated the child at the scene before taking the patient to a London major trauma centre.

The police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. Anyone with information about the incident has been asked to contact police on 101. The police spokesperson expressed their thoughts and deepest sympathies to the child’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.

The Metropolitan police have confirmed that the incident is not believed to be suspicious at this time. However, the investigation is ongoing, and further information will be released as it becomes available.