Girl, 4, dies after falling from east London tower block, police say

A four-year-old girl has died after falling "from height" from an east London tower block, police said.

The child was injured after the fall at an address on St Paul's Road, Barking, on Saturday and later died in hospital, the Metropolitan Police said.

Detectives, who are still investigating what happened, do not believe that the incident is suspicious.

Officers, who were called out at 11am, gave the girl emergency first aid at the scene where they were later helped by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, according to police.

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A spokesperson for the force added: "The girl, aged four, was taken to hospital but, very sadly, later died from her injuries.

"Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the child's family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

"An investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident is ongoing.

"However, at this time, the incident is not believed to be suspicious."

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