Leicester: Woman arrested after two young children fall from second floor window

A woman was arrested after a two-year-old boy reportedly fell from a second-story window.

The toddler was not believed to have sustained any life-threatening or life-changing injuries in the Leicester incident yesterday.

Police were contacted at 4.49pm by the East Midlands Ambulance Service, who had been called to a flat at Aadams Apartments on Frog Island.

A police statement said: “The boy was taken to hospital. Fortunately, his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-altering.

“A 23-year-old woman from Leicester has been arrested on suspicion of neglect. She is currently in police custody.

“Officers remain at the scene and are conducting investigations to determine the full circumstances of the incident.

“As part of an investigation, officers are appealing to anyone with information who has not spoken to police to get in touch.”

Detective Inspector Mike Chandler said: “We spoke to a number of people following the incident as we continue to determine the full circumstances surrounding what happened.”

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