Boy, 2, badly hurt in hotel fall

A two-year boy has suffered head injuries after falling from a balcony at a hotel.

A two-year boy has suffered head injuries after falling from a balcony at a hotel.

The toddler, who is in serious condition in hospital, fell from the mezzanine floor to the lobby of the Hilton Hotel in Liverpool’s city centre.

Police and the ambulance service attended after being called at about 4pm.

A spokesperson for Hilton Liverpool said: “We can confirm that an incident occurred this afternoon at Hilton Liverpool whereby a child was injured on the hotel premises.

“Team members from the hotel were on hand and immediately administered first aid before an ambulance arrived.

“The safety and security of our guests is of paramount importance and we are liaising closely with the child’s parents, police and local hospital. Our primary concern is the child’s wellbeing and we continue to offer our support during this difficult time.”

A Merseyside Police spokesman said: “Emergency services were called at about 4pm to the Hilton Hotel on Thomas Steers Way to a report a two-year-old boy had fallen from the mezzanine floor of the hotel into the lobby.

“Police and paramedics attended at the scene and the child was taken to hospital for treatment.

“The child sustained head injuries as a result of the fall and he remains in a serious condition in hospital at this time.”

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

‘Best minds in the world’ working on plans for bridge’s removal ‘Best minds in the world’ working on plans for bridge’s removal
Joe Biden
Barack Obama Former presidents help Joe Biden raise $26m for campaign
Cosmic explosion to create bright ‘new star’ in night sky for several days Cosmic explosion to create bright ‘new star’ in night sky for several days
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited