Police in Harrow are investigating a tragic incident at St. George’s Shopping Centre on Friday evening, after a teenage boy was found unresponsive outside the mall. The young person, identified as a student from Whitmore High School, was pronounced dead at the scene after reportedly falling from an upper level of the shopping centre’s parking structure.
Witnesses described seeing emergency services quickly rush to the location, where police cordoned off the area and urged shoppers to avoid the vicinity. The scene was immediately secured while first responders assessed the situation. Authorities have not released the student’s name, citing his age and ongoing family notifications.
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The Harrow Police Department has confirmed that no suspicious circumstances are suspected, though an investigation is ongoing. Officers spent several hours at the scene gathering witness statements and reviewing CCTV footage in an effort to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic fall.
In a statement released late Friday, Whitmore High School expressed deep sorrow at the loss, calling it a “devastating tragedy.” The school also confirmed that support would be provided to students and staff affected by the incident.
As the investigation continues, police are focused on understanding the full sequence of events leading to the boy’s tragic death. For now, authorities have emphasized that there are no signs of foul play.