Boy, 5, dies after falling from harbour wall in Cornwall

A five-year-old boy has died after falling from a harbour wall in Cornwall.

The child was airlifted to Trelikse Hospital in Truro following the incident, which took place in Padstow around 11.45am on Saturday.

The boy, who has not been named, but is from the local area, was then transferred to Bristol Hospital.

He later died with his parents present.

Devon and Cornwall Police say they are currently treating the boy’s death as an accident.

Officers are continuing to carry out enquiries on behalf of the coroner and have asked anyone with information to contact them.

“Our thoughts are with family and loved ones of the child during this difficult time,” a spokesperson for the force said.

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