Banstead: Child dies after being hit by falling tree branch

A child has died after being struck by a falling tree branch in Surrey, the Metropolitan Police has said.

Emergency services were called shortly after 4pm after the incident in Grove Place, near the junction with Carshalton Road, Banstead.

The youngster, who has not been named by police, died from their injuries.

In a statement, the Met said officers are in the process of making sure that all family members have been informed.

"The incident is not believed to be suspicious, however enquiries continue to establish the circumstances," a force spokesperson said.

A report will be prepared for the coroner in due course, they added.