Six-year-old boy becomes fourth child to die after fall into Solihull lake

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A six-year-old boy has become the fourth child to die after falling into an icy lake in Solihull on Sunday, West Midlands police said.

In a statement after the death of the child, who had fallen with three others, the force said: “It is with heartfelt sadness that we have to report this afternoon, the six-year-old in hospital has lost his fight for life.

“Our deepest sympathies are with the families and friends of those involved in this tragedy. We cannot comprehend the enormity of the pain they must feel and our hearts go out to them.”

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