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Boy, 5, who died in fall from block of flats named locally as Alam Makial Boy, 5, who died in fall from block of flats named locally as Aalim Makial
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A five-year-old boy who died after falling from a tower block of flats in east London has been named locally as Alam Makial. Police and paramedics were called to Jacobs House on Thursday
The child fell from an upper floor of Jacobs House in New City Road, Plaistow, at about 06:00 BST on Thursday. Police and paramedics were called to Jacobs House on Thursday
He was pronounced dead at the scene, the Metropolitan Police said. A five-year-old boy who died after falling from one of the upper floors of a tower block of flats in east London has been named locally as Aalim Makial.
He fell from Jacobs House in New City Road, Plaistow, at about 06:00 BST on Thursday and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Met Police said.
His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner, the force said.His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner, the force said.
Aalim's school paid tribute to a "beautiful, happy and caring child".
Newham Council described Thursday's events as "heartbreaking and tragic".
A neighbour previously said the boy's parents were "inconsolable".
Police were called at about 06:00 BST on Thursday
Police were called at about 06:00 BST on Thursday
Abi Gbago, chief executive of Newham Council, said it was "undertaking a full investigation".
He said: "Yesterday was a heartbreaking and tragic day for all concerned, and we are united both in our grief, and in our determination to ensure the family are fully supported.
"What they have been through with the loss of Aalim, their child, is truly devastating and they will need time and space to mourn such a terrible loss."
The Boleyn Trust, which runs New City Primary School which the 5-year-old attended, said: "Aalim was a beautiful, happy and caring child, he was much loved by his family and all the staff at New City.
"This is a terrible tragedy and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this sad time."
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