Child killed by falling tree branch in Surrey

A child has died after being hit by a falling tree branch in Surrey, the Met Police has said.

Emergency services were called to Grove Place in Banstead shortly after 16:00 BST, and police officers attended along with London Fire Brigade and Ambulance Service.

The incident is not believed to be suspicious, but inquiries to establish the circumstances are ongoing.

The age of the child is not known, and officers are in the process of ensuring all family members have been informed, a police spokesperson said.