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Coroner Hears Child Could Open Window, Preventable Death
8/20/2026
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- Aalim Ahmed, five, fell from the window at Jacobs House, Plaistow, on 16 May 2024.
- Father Makail Ahmed discovered his son’s body before 6 am and was distraught.
- Mother Sahra Osman said the death was preventable and blamed Newham Council after reporting concerns.
- Property manager Nnenna Muoma said more safety features could have been added.
- Coroner’s court heard the window could be opened by a child despite restrictors.
