Three arrested after boy (16) killed by falling tree

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Three Arrested After Boy (16) Killed By Falling Tree
The boy was pronounced dead at the scene in Nottinghamshire. Photo: PA Images
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Helen William, PA

A 16-year-old boy in England has died after being injured by a falling tree.

Nottinghamshire Police said two men, aged 28 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the death on Saturday.

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Officers were called to Rotherham Baulk, Carlton-in-Lindrick, on Saturday at 11.21am after reports a boy had been seriously hurt.

Police and paramedics attended, but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 28-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All three people arrested are in police custody.

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Detective Inspector Simon Harrison, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a tragic incident and my thoughts are with the boy’s family.

“They have asked for privacy at this most difficult time.

“The family are being supported by specially-trained officers as we continue to investigate exactly what happened.”

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