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Boy, seven, dies from his injuries after falling from wall at pub in Romford

<em>The boy died after falling from a wall at the King Harold pub in Romford (Google)</em>
The boy died after falling from a wall at the King Harold pub in Romford (Google)

A seven-year-old boy has died after falling from a wall at a pub in Romford, police have confirmed.

Emergency services were called to the King Harold pub in Station Road, Harold Wood, at around 5.20pm on Tuesday.

The boy, who has not yet been named, was found with serious injuries and taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead an hour later.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “Officers and paramedics attended and a seven-year-old boy was found with serious injuries.

“He was taken to an east London hospital where he was pronounced dead at 6.33pm.

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“His next of kin have been informed.’

“The death is currently being treated as unexplained. A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.”

The Health and Safety Executive has been informed.