Police probe after child plunges from zip wire in Hampshire

AN eight-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after falling from a zip wire.

The child was using the zip wire at Dean Park in Winchester when he fell onto the ground, hitting his head.

Police are investigating the circumstances around the zip wire fallplaceholder image
Police are investigating the circumstances around the zip wire fall

He sustained serious injuries and was taken to Southampton General Hospital.

The incident happened at around 5pm on March 25 and the child has since been released from medical care.

Police officers investigating the incident are appealing to any witnesses who were in the park that afternoon and saw the boy fall from the zip wire.

Anyone with information should contact PC Rebecca Swan on 101, quoting 44160128664, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

News you can trust since 1877
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice