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ABC News
01-07-2025
- Climate
- ABC News
NSW SES responds to over 1,000 calls as heavy rain batters parts of the state
Chief Superintendent Dallas Burnes from NSW SES says there's "significant" property damage across the state's south coast.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Yahoo
Floral tributes left at scene of tree fall tragedy in Chalkwell Park
Floral tributes have been placed in Chalkwell Park after a child died when a tree fell. Police remain at the scene today as they continue to investigate the incident alongside forensic specialists. Shortly before 3pm on Saturday, June 28, it was reported a tree had partially collapsed in Chalkwell Park. A number of children were caught beneath the tree and suffered injuries. The park was busy with members of the public and many immediately went to their aid. Floral tributes left in Chalkwell Park on Sunday morning (Image: Newsquest)Officers, paramedics and firefighters were soon on the scene and provided care. Two children, girls aged seven and six, suffered serious injuries and were taken on to hospital. Sadly, the seven-year-old girl has since died in hospital. Her family are receiving support from specialist officers. The six-year-old girl remains in a critical condition. Floral tributes left in Chalkwell Park on Sunday morning (Image: Newsquest) After passing on his sympathies, Chief Superintendent Leighton Hammett said: 'It's also not lost on me how traumatic it must have been for the members of the public who witnessed this awful incident. 'Across a matter of moments, many of them went from enjoying the warm summer weather to rushing to the aid of strangers without a second thought. 'They showed the best of Southend today and I'm sorry this update does not bring them more positive news. 'My officers, and our partners with the ambulance and fire service, did all they could to help the two injured children. 'Today's loss is one they will all take personally." If you need support after witnessing or being involved in a traumatic incident, please visit the NHS website
The Independent
08-06-2025
- The Independent
Three teenagers charged with attempted murder after 15-year-old injured in park
Two teenage boys and a teenage girl have been charged with attempted murder after a 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a country park. Officers were called by the ambulance service to an injured teenage boy on Margaret Terrace in New Herrington, Sunderland, at about 6.10pm on Friday, Northumbria Police said. The boy had sustained serious injuries consistent with being caused by a bladed article, the force said. Two 16-year-old boys and a girl aged 15 were arrested and have been charged with attempted murder in connection with the incident. The teenagers, who cannot be named due to their age, remain in custody and will appear at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court on Monday. The injured boy remains in a stable condition in hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening. It is understood by police that the teenager was assaulted within the grounds of Herrington Country Park. Chief Superintendent Nicola Walker said on Saturday: 'Our officers remain in the area to offer reassurance and investigate, which involves some search activity within Herrington Country Park. 'While inquiries remain at an early stage, it is believed some of those involved could be known to each other.' She added: 'We know this is a high footfall area and it's likely there were lots of people in and around the park at the time of the incident. 'If you were in the area, or you witnessed anything, then please reach out and share any details with us as soon as possible.'
