A 12-year-old boy has died after falling from some playground equipment at a park in Cheshire.
The child was declared dead at the scene at Wharton Recreation Ground near Ledward Street in Winsford on Friday evening.
Police are now investigating the tragedy, having been called in by the North West Ambulance Service.
The youngster was treated in the park by paramedics but died at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, police added.
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Police are appealing for anyone with information related to the incident to come forward as part of ongoing enquiries.
Detective Sergeant John Rhodes, of the protecting vulnerable people investigations unit, said: ‘This was a deeply tragic incident involving a very young victim.
‘Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the boy who sadly died at the scene.
‘As part of our investigation into this incident, we are asking anyone who may have been in or around the Wharton Recreation Ground area just off Ledward Street in Winsford at around the time of the incident and saw anything that may aid us in our enquiries, to please get in touch.
‘At this stage, I would also like to ask the public not to feed into any speculation, particularly on social media, as this remains an ongoing investigation.’
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