Girl, eight, dies after falling from balcony
Police and paramedics were called to Wingfield Street, Portsmouth, on Thursday evening.
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.An eight-year-old girl has died after falling from a balcony – with a woman arrested on suspicion of child neglect.
Police and paramedics were called to Wingfield Street, Portsmouth, at 6.50pm on Thursday after reports the youngster had fallen.
A Hampshire Police spokeswoman said the girl’s family has been informed and the arrested woman, 43, taken into custody for questioning.
A 43-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of neglect of a child and remains in custody at this time
She said: “We were called at 6.50pm on Thursday August 24 to reports of a child having fallen from a balcony on Wingfield Street, Portsmouth.
“We attended along with our colleagues from South Central Ambulance Service who treated the eight year-old girl, who subsequently died.
“Her family has been informed.
“Officers will be in the area throughout the day to conduct enquiries. Anyone with any concerns can speak to our Neighbourhood Policing Teams that will be regularly patrolling.
“A 43-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of neglect of a child and remains in custody at this time.”
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.