A 12-year-old boy has died after falling from playground equipment at Wharton Recreation Ground in Winsford.
Emergency services were called to the park, off Ledward Street, on Friday evening (29 August), but despite their efforts, the boy was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Police Investigation
Cheshire Police confirmed that the boy’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
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.”
Appeal for Witnesses
Police are urging anyone with information to contact Cheshire Police via their website or by calling 101, quoting reference IML-216564.
The investigation remains ongoing.