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Crime & Safety · NewhamNewham Council Knew Plaistow Tower Window Could Open Too Far Before Boy’s Death
An inquest heard Newham Council’s property manager said more restricted window features could have been installed at Jacobs House, Plaistow, where five-year-old Aalim Ahmed fell to his death on 16 May 2024. His parents had asked to be moved from the flat, which they said was unsafe for their autistic son.
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Council & Politics · NewhamNewham Council placed family in unsafe Plaistow tower block despite safety warnings
Sahra Osman warned Newham Council about broken window restrictors in Jacobs House, Plaistow, where her son Aalim Ahmed fell to his death on 16 May 2024. The inquest heard the council knew of the family’s safety concerns but did not treat them as urgent. No verdict has been reached.
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