Four-year-old girl dies after falling from London tower block

A four-year-old girl has died after falling from an east London tower block.

The young girl fell from a block of flats on St Paul’s Road, Barking at around 11am on Saturday.

Police were called to the scene, alongside the London Ambulance Service, but they were not able to save the child. She later died from her injuries after being taken to hospital.

The incident is not being treated as suspicious and no arrests have been made.

In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 11am on Saturday, 24 October to reports of a child falling from height at an address in St Paul’s Road, Barking.

“Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service, where emergency first aid was administered. The girl, aged four, was taken to hospital but, very sadly, later died from her injuries.

“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the child’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

“An investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident is ongoing. However, at this time, the incident is not believed to be suspicious.

“We urge anyone with information about the incident, to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 2424/24OCT”.