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A five-year-old boy has died and a six-year-old girl has been injured after a wall collapsed at a golf centre, police have said.

Officers and paramedics attended a business premises in Sidcup By-Pass, Chislehurst, on Sunday evening after reports a child had been injured.

The boy was taken to hospital by London Air Ambulance in a life-threatening condition, but he died in hospital on Tuesday.

His family is being supported by specialist officers, the Met Police said.

The girl has since been discharged from hospital.

Enquiries are ongoing and officers are working with the local health and safety inspector.

In a statement, Sidcup Family Golf said it was closed following an incident on site.

It said: “Our thoughts are with those affected.

“We appreciate your understanding at this time and will share further updates when appropriate.”

The Met Police said enquiries are ongoing and officers are working with the Health and Safety Executive.

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