A probe has been launched to establish the full circumstances behind the fall on Friday afternoon.
A child has tragically died after falling from an upper-floor flat with the surrounding area was closed to the public.
A Met Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at 1623hrs on Friday, 24 May, to a child have fallen from the upper floor of a flat on Hotspur Street, SE11. Aalim Ahmed, 5, died instantly after falling on a railing from the flat at Jacobs House in Plaistow, Newham, early on Thursday, May 16. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
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