Boy dies after falling ill at primary school in west London
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An 11-year-old boy has died after falling ill at a school in west London. Police were called to Cherry Lane Primary School in West Drayton at 11.50am on Wednesday after a child had been “taken unwell”. In a statement on its website, the school said: “Out of respect for the bereaved parents and their relatives, and following advice from the police, we have not made a statement following today’s tragedy. “Our priority is to support the emotional wellbeing of our pupils, following the events of today.” The school added that a letter would be sent to parents on Thursday.