Boy, 5, fighting for life after ‘mirror fell on him’ and caused serious head injuries in Fenwick high street store
A LITTLE boy is fighting for his life after a mirror fell on him at an upmarket department store in Essex yesterday, it was reported today.
Cops and paramedics were called to Fenwick in Colchester High Street at 11.30am where the five-year-old had suffered serious head injuries.
The air ambulance also landed nearby and the youngster was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Essex Police said the incident remains "under investigation" but it is understood the boy's life-threatening injuries were caused when a mirror landed on top of him inside the shop.
A spokesperson said: "We were called to Fenwick department store in Colchester High Street by colleagues in the ambulance service shortly after 11.30am with reports of concerns for the welfare of a child.
"We arrived and found a five-year-old boy had sustained a serious head injury.
"Alongside store staff and medics, our officers immediately administered first aid to the boy.
"He was taken to hospital in a critical condition, where he remains.
"Specialist officers are supporting the boy’s family at this time.
'SHOCKED AND SADDENED'
"We are supporting an investigation into the incident alongside Colchester Borough Council."
Mia Fenwick, director of the chain, said: "The Fenwick family, leadership and all of our colleagues are shocked and saddened by the incident which happened at our Colchester store yesterday morning.
"Our thoughts are with the child and their family during this difficult time.
"We are working closely with the local authorities to assist with the investigation and to understand how this happened.
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"Our Colchester store remains closed today.”
Colchester Borough Council confirmed they will also investigate the circumstances of the incident.
An official from the authority said: "We will now be gathering information regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident as part of our health and safety responsibilities to support any potential investigation needed."
