Ol' Blighty

Girl Dies After Fall From East London Tower Block

Police investigate circumstances of four-year-old's death in Barking, appealing for witnesses.

Carla Rooney
Carla Rooney
A four-year-old girl died on Saturday after falling from a tower block in East London.
Police converged on an address in St Paul's Road, Barking, at approximately 11:00 BST on Saturday, October 24. The London Ambulance Service also attended the incident.
No arrests have been made in connection with the death. The Metropolitan Police stated the incident is not believed to be suspicious.
Officers are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. They appeal for witnesses to come forward with any information.

Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the child's family and loved ones.

Met spokesperson
A Met spokesperson offered condolences: "Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the child's family and loved ones."