A heartbreaking tragedy has shaken a South-East London community after a toddler died following a fall from height in Forest Hill.
Emergency services rushed to Wynell Road, SE23, just after midday on Sunday, 18 May, responding to reports that a child had fallen from a significant height. The two-year-old boy was quickly treated at the scene by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service before being taken to the hospital.
Despite intensive efforts by medical staff, he sadly could not be saved.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed: “On Sunday, 18 May at 12:17hrs, police were called to Wynell Road, SE23, following reports that a child had fallen from height.
Met officers attended the scene alongside paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, who treated a 2-year-old boy at the scene before taking him to the hospital. Sadly, despite the best efforts of the medical staff, he later died in the hospital.”
The boy’s family is now being supported by specially trained officers during what can only be described as an unimaginably difficult time.
The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into the incident. So far, the child’s death is being treated as unexpected, but no arrests have been made.
Enquiries remain ongoing as officers work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the tragic fall.
Residents in the Forest Hill area have expressed their sorrow and disbelief following the incident. The street was reportedly quiet around the time of the fall, with many neighbours only learning of the incident after the arrival of emergency services.
This devastating incident has left a family grieving and a neighbourhood in mourning. As investigations continue, the focus remains on supporting the family and uncovering how such a tragic event could have occurred.
The Metropolitan Police are urging anyone with information to come forward as they continue their enquiries.
