Child killed in fall from balcony

A child has been killed in a fall from an upper-floor flat in south-east London, the Met Police has said.

Officers attended a call at 16:23 BST to a report of a child having fallen from a flat on Hotspur Street, Kennington.

The child was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of officers and the London Ambulance Service. Police have cordoned off the area.

At this stage, the Met said there was nothing to indicate the incident was suspicious.