Toddler dies after falling from 9th floor of London flat

A toddler has sadly died after falling from a 9th floor flat in London.

The child was declared dead at the scene in Schoreditch yesterday, and is believed to be aged 2.

Neighbours heard the boys dead screaming for help after seeing his son on the ground.

One witness, Tammy Johnson, said: “All I heard was a big whack, a big loud bang from when I was in my kitchen cooking. Then I came outside.

“I saw the dad there first and then when I looked down I saw the baby on the floor.”

Another neighbour, Isabella Peters, said: “I just saw the boy’s dad standing there dressed only in his shorts, with his hands on his head shouting ‘no, no’.

Locals say that the windows in the tower block extend fully open, leaving a very wide gap to the ground below, with an investigation called.

Police confirmed they were called to the home at around 4.20pm yesterday.

A spokesperson added: “Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended (LAS). A young child was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Next of kin are aware and being supported by specialist officers.”

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