Police appeal after girl, 8, dies in balcony fall in Portsmouth

Hampshire Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of an eight-year-old girl in Portsmouth.They were called at 6.50pm on Thursday, 24 August to reports of a child having fallen from a balcony on Wingfield Street, Portsmouth.Crews from South Central Ambulance Service treated the eight year-old girl, who subsequently died.Her family has been informed.

A 43-year-old woman, arrested on suspicion of neglect of a child, has been released on initial police bail until 24 November.Detectives would like to speak to anyone who saw what happened on the balcony before the girl fell.Anyone with information should call 101, quoting 44230343364 or you can visit the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website: https://www.hampshire.police. uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell- us-about-existing-case-report/ .Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know...