Dad of girl, 8, who died after falling from 60ft tower block says friend who watched will be ‘traumatised for life’ | 1Q8A88R | 2024-02-13 06:08:01
Dad of girl, 8, who died after falling from 60ft tower block says friend who watched will be 'traumatised for life' | 1Q8A88R | 2024-02-13 06:08:01
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A DAD has informed how his daughter's pal might be "traumatised for life" after watching the eight-year-old fall to her dying from a 60ft tower block balcony.
Minnie Rae Dunn's dad Daniel Kenney revealed she and a pal have been "messing about" on the balcony of a flat in Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire.
However as Minnie climbed onto a settee she lost her footing and commenced to fall.
Her terrified pal reached out a hand to try to pull her again however missed, Daniel revealed.
He stated: "There was a settee on the balcony which Minnie climbed up, and then she fell over the balcony.
"(The woman) tried to seize Minnie's hand to cease her falling however was unable to get it.
"I feel dangerous for her, she can be traumatised for all times."
Minnie tragically died on August 24, 2023, after falling from the Pickwick House tower block.
Talking just days after cops dropped fees towards a 43-year-old lady who was arrested on suspicion of kid neglect, Daniel stated he nonetheless has "loads of questions" over his daughter's demise.
Daniel believed the tragic accident might have been prevented and spoke about what a "troublesome job" the police should have had when investigating the circumstances of his daughter's dying.
He stated: "Minnie shouldn't have been out on that balcony in the first place. We now have a whole lot of questions.
"We expect further motion ought to have been taken and Minnie's demise was avoidable."
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> On Wednesday, Hampshire Constabulary stated "no further action" can be taken towards a 43-year-old lady who had previously been arrested on suspicion of kid neglect.
A press release stated: "At the current time we do not consider that there was third get together involvement in Minnie's dying and a file will now be prepared for the coroner.
"Following our enquiries a 43-year-old lady, who was arrested on suspicion of neglect of a child, has been released with out cost and can face no additional motion."
In response to Daniel, Minnie lived together with his mother and father in Southsea, Portsmouth, and was staying away the evening she died.
Daniel went on to explain the heartbreaking moment he was advised the devastating information by police.
He stated: "Officers knocked on the door and stated that they had some dangerous information. I assumed it was about my mum or dad, or perhaps my brother.
"Then they stated it was Minnie… and that she had fallen off a balcony after an accident and had not made it."
The shocked dad added: "It's been troublesome for me and my mother and father. We're struggling.
"A few of the toxic and misinformed things individuals say on-line has not helped both.
"I'd wish to make it clear the council is not to blame in any method both.
"My mother and father did every part for Minnie and determined to take her on and convey her up. They deserve a variety of credit.
"They did so much for her. They even paid for her funeral."
MEMORIAL BENCH PLANNED
Daniel hopes to see a memorial bench in honour of his daughter and stated: "No one will ever overlook Minnie, she was unique".
In October last yr, the 560ft Spinnaker Tower in her house city of Portsmouth shone vibrant pink as a tribute to the schoolgirl.
Talking at her funeral, Daniel stated: "It was a stupendous service. We couldn't have asked for anything higher and are so grateful to everyone for their help.
"Minnie was obviously beloved locally however we didn't realise how a lot till we noticed the help. It was unimaginable.
"My brother gave a tremendous speech at the service about her being distinctive and sassy which broke everyone.
"We had the Spinnaker Tower lit up in pink which they did at brief notice, so we are very grateful to them.
"The group actually came together for her – I have by no means seen something prefer it."
After her dying, the schoolgirl's mum Rebecca paid tribute in a press release, saying: "My angel, I'm going to miss your sassiness and the best way you spoke your thoughts.
<!--googleoff: all--> <blockquote class="article__quote"> </blockquote> <!--googleon: all--> "Your massive shiny smile that all the time melted my coronary heart shall be missed so much.
"I have a hole shape in my heart that may all the time be there.
"My little angel, fly excessive, I really like you to the moon and again. Mummy."
Minnie's grandparents Ian and Dorothy Kenney stated: "Minnie had an enormous coronary heart. Everyone beloved her.
"She had a lot of associates and had just lately come again from a two-week holiday which she beloved and the place she made plenty of buddies.
"Minnie favored singing and dancing and happening her trampoline and enjoying together with her grandad who would run after her and make her snigger.
"Minnie was a savvy, smart youngster. We're going to miss you so much. Fly excessive our lovely princess".
A press release on behalf of her brothers and sisters, Porscha, TJ, and Alisha, read: "Although our time was brief together we'll all the time cherish the occasions we did have, and we'll all the time love you.
"You'll all the time be an angel."
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