Tributes left outside flats of tragic boy

Monday 11 March 2013

Tributes left outside flats of tragic boy

Ewan Fergus

News Reporter

FLOWERS, toys and poignant tributes have been left outside a block of flats in Glasgow where a four-year old-boy fell to his death.

Floral tributes have been laid for tragic Caleb

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By EWAN FERGUS

Caleb Wallace plunged from an upstairs window in the flat where he lived with his 24-year-old mum.

Outside the block in St Andrew's Drive, Pollokshields, a tree close to the scene of the tragedy has been surrounded by floral tributes.

A large picture of Caleb has been hung on the tree, above the words: "I did not have enough room in my heart for all the love I had for you. RIP Baby Boy."

Another says simply: "Always in our hearts. Taken for the angels. Sleep tight, Caleb. XXXX."

The tragedy happened on Friday morning.

Emergency services were called to the five-storey block of flats at about 10.20am.

Eye witnesses who saw events unfold described a desperate struggle to save the youngsters.

He was rushed to Yorkhill Children's Hospital but died a short time after his arrival.

Strathclyde Police said inquiries were continuing and added that a full report would be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Reacting to news of the death, Nicola Sturgeon, SNP MSP for Glasgow Southside, said: "I am desperately sad to hear about this tragic incident in my constituency, resulting in the death of a young child."

ewan.fergus@ eveningtimes.co.uk

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