A two-year-old boy has died after falling from a height, as police launch an investigation into his unexplained death.

Police and paramedics were called on Sunday to an address in Forest Hill, near Lewisham, south east London.

He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital but he died from his injuries.

An investigation has been launched to establish what happened but the death is being treated as unexplained.

Police and paramedics were called on Sunday to an address in Forest Hill, near Lewisham, south east London (file image)

A Met Police spokeswoman said: ‘On Sunday at 12.17pm police were called following reports that a child had fallen from height.

‘Met officers attended the scene alongside paramedics from the London Ambulance Service who treated a two-year-old boy at the scene before taking him to hospital.

‘Sadly, despite the best efforts of the medical staff, he later died in hospital.

‘His family are currently being supported by specialist officers.

‘The death is being treated as unexpected and remains under investigation. There has been no arrests made.

‘Enquiries into the circumstances are on-going.’

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