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Boy, 6, dies in fall from upper floor of east London block of flats Boy, 6, dies in fall from upper floor of east London block of flats
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Police and paramedics were called to Jacobs House on ThursdayPolice and paramedics were called to Jacobs House on Thursday
Police and paramedics were called to Jacobs House on ThursdayPolice and paramedics were called to Jacobs House on Thursday
A six-year-old boy has died after falling from a building in east London. A six-year-old boy has died after falling from a tower block of flats in east London.
The child fell from a flat on the upper floor of Jacobs House in New City Road, Plaistow, at about 06:00 BST. He died at the scene. The child fell from the upper floors of Jacobs House in New City Road, Plaistow, at about 06:00 BST. He died at the scene.
The boy's family has been told and is being supported by specialist Metropolitan Police officers. The death is being treated as unexpected. A neighbour who called the emergency services said the boy's parents were "inconsolable".
No arrests have been made and the Met said it was working to "establish the full circumstances". No arrests have been made and the Met Police said it was working to "establish the full circumstances".
"Our thoughts are with the child's family at this time," a Met spokesperson said. "Our thoughts are with the child's family at this time," a Met spokesperson said, adding they were supporting relatives with specialist officers.
Ansert Davis, who lives in Jacob's House, said he saw the boy's father "rolling on the floor, saying 'my son'".
Mr Davis, who had previously seen the family playing on the swings, said the boy's mother was "distraught".
Emergency crews went to the building in PlaistowEmergency crews went to the building in Plaistow
Emergency crews went to the building in PlaistowEmergency crews went to the building in Plaistow
"Officers, London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance attended," they added. He saw another neighbour run out to try and help: "She came running around, took one look at the child and turned back shaking.
"At the scene, a six-year-old boy had fallen from an upper floor of an apartment block. "I keep seeing the image in my head. It's so sad, I've got a grandkid about this age. Oh my God, it's like seeing your own kids."
"Despite the efforts of emergency services, he sadly died at the scene." Another resident of Jacob's House, who gave his name as JJ, said the boy had lived on the 15th floor.
Flowers have been left near the scene in Plaistow He said he witnessed a man attend to the boy and cry out: "No, my son."
Flowers have been left near the scene in Plaistow Another resident, who did not give their name, said the boy was an Arsenal supporter and described him as "a really nice boy."
At the scene
Paul Hawkins, BBC London
People are starting to leave flowers near the spot where the six-year-old boy died.
Some people here are still hearing about the news, reacting with a mix of shock and empathy. Carol, who lives near the block, said her husband "woke up this morning and heard the screams" and said something terrible must have happened.
"He drove by and saw the ambulance and the police and this is what we woke up to, which is very sad."
A Met spokesperson said "officers, London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance" attended the incident.
"A six-year-old boy had fallen from an upper floor of an apartment block. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he sadly died at the scene," they said.
Flowers have been left near the scene
Flowers have been left near the scene
A spokesperson from Newham Council said: "We are deeply sorry to hear about this devastating incident.A spokesperson from Newham Council said: "We are deeply sorry to hear about this devastating incident.
"We extend our sincere condolences to all those affected."We extend our sincere condolences to all those affected.
"We have staff at the location to provide reassurance to residents at this difficult time while we work with partners to establish the full facts.""We have staff at the location to provide reassurance to residents at this difficult time while we work with partners to establish the full facts."
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