Boy, 5, dies after suffering head injury in ‘accident’ at department store
It is understood a mirror fell on the youngster.
A young boy has died after suffering a head injury at an Essex department store.
The five-year-old was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after the incident in Fenwick in Colchester last Tuesday.
Police today said he has died of his injuries.
Colchester’s district commander, chief inspector Rob Huddleston said it was ‘truly heartbreaking’.
It is understood a mirror fell on the boy inside the High Street store.
The store said it would be closed on Wednesday ‘as a mark of respect’.
Fenwick director Mia Fenwick said: ‘On behalf of the Fenwick family, and the entire Fenwick team, it is with great sadness we have learned of the passing of a young boy following an incident at our Colchester store last week.
‘All our thoughts and prayers are with the child’s family and friends at this very painful time.
‘We continue to work closely with the local authorities to understand how this happened.
‘Our Colchester will remain closed tomorrow as a mark of respect.’
Essex Police said officers were called by the ambulance service at around 11.30am and administered first aid alongside store staff and customers.
Mr Huddleston said: ‘I know I speak for all of my teams when I say that we are extremely saddened by today’s news.
‘This is a truly heartbreaking incident and all of our thoughts are with the boy’s loved ones.
‘On behalf of my attending officers, I would also like to thank the members of the public and store staff who went above and beyond to assist us.
‘We are extremely grateful for your help.’
Specialist officers are continuing to support the boy’s family.
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