Two males arrested after boy, 16, is killed by a falling tree

Two men have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy was killed by a falling tree in Nottinghamshire.

Police said two men, aged 28 and 31, were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the death on Saturday.

Officers were called to Rotherham Baulk, Carlton-in-Lindrick, on Saturday at 11.21am after reports a boy had been seriously hurt.

Police and paramedics attended but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.

A general view of Rotherham Baulk. Officers attended to the scene on Saturday at 11:21am

A 28-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All three remain in police custody.

Detective Inspector Simon Harrison, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: ‘This was a tragic incident and my thoughts are with the boy’s family.

‘They have asked for privacy at this most difficult time.

‘The family are being supported by specially-trained officers as we continue to investigate exactly what happened.’

Detectives have called for anyone with information, including witnesses and those who may have captured CCTV, doorbell camera or dashcam footage, to get in touch.

Nottinghamshire Police can be reached on 101, quoting incident number 229 of 15 June 2024. 

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. 

Carlton-in-Lindrick is a small civil parish in Nottinghamshire, about three miles north of Worksop.