An 11 year-old boy has died this afternoon, following a fall at his home in Gulf Harbour.
Police were called to the residential property at 12.58pm.
Despite extensive efforts by family and emergency services, sadly the boy was unable to be revived and died at the scene.
Police have carried out a scene examination this afternoon.
Police believe this is a tragic accident and as such, the death will be referred to the Coroner. The exact events that led to the fall will form part of the information that Police will provide to the Coroner.
“We are all immensely saddened by this young boy’s death and our thoughts are with his family tonight. He was playing just like any other 11 year-old boy does and this is very upsetting for everyone involved” says Inspector Mark Fergus, Area Commander, Rodney Police.
“We ask that the media respect the family’s privacy and that social media users bear in mind that speculating around the circumstances of such a tragic accident can be very hurtful to a victim’s family” he says.
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Media please note that Inspector Fergus will not be giving any interviews and no further comment will be made tonight.
Beth Bates/Waitemata Police