Boy, 3, fighting for life after falling from first-floor window in Rochdale

Incident and Emergency Response

A three-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after falling from a first-floor window in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Emergency services were called to Spotland Tops, in the Cutgate area of the town, at around 4:15pm on Saturday, 22 August 2026.

Police and paramedics attended the incident on a residential estate. An air ambulance was also spotted landing nearby, according to multiple reports.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that a child was taken to hospital for treatment and remains in a critical condition. A force spokesperson said: "We were called today (22 August 2026) at around 4.16pm to reports for the concern of the welfare of a child on Spotland Tops, Rochdale." The spokesperson added that emergency services attended and the child was taken to hospital, where they remain in a critical condition.

Details of the Incident

Reports indicate that the boy fell from a first-floor window of a property. The Manchester Evening News, which first reported the child's age, said it understands the boy fell from a window on the first floor. The Sun also reported, citing The Manchester Evening News, that the boy is aged three and is believed to have fallen from a first-floor window. Some accounts describe the child as "fighting for his life" following the fall.

An air ambulance was seen landing in the vicinity of the residential estate, and emergency crews responded to the scene after the child was found seriously injured, as reported by The Sun.

Police Statement and Ongoing Investigation

GMP has stated that enquiries into the full circumstances around the incident are ongoing. The force has not provided further details about how the fall occurred. A spokesperson said: "Enquiries into the full circumstances around this incident are ongoing."

The police statement was widely quoted across multiple reports, including those from The Daily Star, Liverpool Echo, Manchester Evening News, and The Sun. The Sun noted that it had contacted Greater Manchester Police for additional comment, but no further statement has been reported.

The incident has prompted a response from emergency services, and the boy remains in hospital in a critical condition. No further updates on his condition have been reported at this time.