BREAKING: Tragedy as toddler, 2, dies after 'falling from height' as investigation launched

A toddler has tragically died after falling from height.

Emergency crews were called on Sunday to an address in Forest Hill, near Lewisham, south east London shortly after noon on Sunday. Police and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service had received reports of an the incident involving a two-year-old boy. He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital but he died from his injuries. An investigation has been launched to establish what happened, and no arrests have been made. The boy's death is being treated as unexpected. His family are being supported by trained officers, police said.

A Met Police spokeswoman said: “On Sunday at 12.17pm police were called following reports that a child had fallen from height.

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“Met officers attended the scene alongside paramedics from the London Ambulance Service who treated a two-year-old boy at the scene before taking him to hospital. Sadly, despite the best efforts of the medical staff, he later died in hospital.

“His family are currently being supported by specialist officers. The death is being treated as unexpected and remains under investigation.

“There has been no arrests made. Enquiries into the circumstances are on-going.”

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