Plaistow: Funeral for boy, 5, who fell from block

The funeral of a five-year-old boy who died after falling from a block of flats was held at a local mosque.

Police are not treating his death as suspicious, but Newham Council says it is “launching a full investigation”.

Aalim was laid to rest in the Peace Gardens at the East London Mosque on Saturday afternoon.

A fundraising page has raised more than £7,500 to support his ‘heartbroken’ family and help pay for the funeral service.

“We are devastated for the family and wanted to show our support at this incredibly difficult time,” said Masjid Ibrahim Plaistow mosque leaders, who set up the fund.

Aalim’s school, New City Primary School, paid tribute to a “beautiful, happy and caring child”.

Meanwhile, concerns have been raised about the quality of the windows in the apartments.

An anonymous resident of Jacobs House described them as “poor quality”.

He told the BBC: “The design of windows on high floors is not good and safe for children.

“You can actually unlock the windows in the living room, kitchen and one of the bedrooms wide open, which is clearly not meant to be secure.

“If a latch breaks, it won’t close properly and could open wide no matter what.”

Newham Council did not respond to questions about the windows in Jacobs House.

A spokesman for the Building Safety Regulatory Authority, part of the Health and Safety Executive, said: “We are engaging with the appropriate agencies to understand the facts.”

A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said a file would be prepared for the coroner.