A 12-YEAR-OLD boy has been taken to hospital after falling through the roof of Parr Swimming Baths.
At about 6.20pm, emergency services were called to the pool at Reacreation Street, Fingerpost following reports that three youths had been seen on the roof before one of them, the 12-year old boy, fell through.
Police at the scene tonight
A police spokesman said: “He has been taken to hospital in a serious condition where his injuries will be assessed.
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"Enquires are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
Fire crews and paramedics were called to the scene along with police as groups of onlookers gathered.
Police officers remained at the scene and could be seen inside the leisure venue tonight.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information, is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref. 822 or @CrimestoppersUK.
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