Floral tributes have been left in Cornwall for a small child who lost his life after he fell from a harbour wall. Emergency services were called to the incident over the weekend (June 24) to reports of a five-year-old boy having fallen in Padstow.
According to Cornwall Live, the boy - who was local - was taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital. He was later transferred to Bristol Hospital for treatment but sadly passed away. His parents were with him in hospital. Police are treating the death as a tragic accident with no suspicious circumstances, the force confirmed.
Colourful floral tributes have been left at the scene next to the water, along with cards to Benjamin from family members thanking him for the last five years and saying how much he will be loved and missed.
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One hugely emotional message said "fly high with the stars in the sky, you will always shine". A number of teddy bears have also been placed there. Devon and Cornwall Police previously issued a statement saying: "Emergency services were called at around 11:45am on Saturday 24 June following reports of a child having fallen from the harbour wall in Padstow.
"The child, who is a 5-year-old local boy, was taken to Treliske by Air Ambulance and later transferred to Bristol Hospital for treatment. He sadly passed away whilst in hospital with his parents present. Currently, police are treating this death as a tragic accident.
"Police continue to undertake enquiries on behalf of the coroner. Anyone with further information can contact the police quoting log number 435 24 June. "
