Three-year-old boy left fighting for his life after 'plunging from first-floor window'

By FRANCINE WOLFISZ, NEWS REPORTER Published: 23:17, 22 August 2026 | Updated: 23:17, 22 August 2026 A three-year-old boy has been left fighting for his life after falling from a first-floor window. Emergency services scrambled to the scene after the youngster plunged to the ground from a property in Spotland Tops, Rochdale, on Saturday afternoon.  An air ambulance was also deployed and landed close to the area shortly after 4.15pm. Police and paramedics also rushed to help the young boy, who was said to have suffered serious injuries. He was taken to hospital and is currently in critical condition, Greater Manchester Police said.  A three-year-old boy has been left fighting for his life after falling from a first-floor window in Spotland Tops, Rochdale, on Saturday afternoon A force spokesperson told Manchester Evening News:  '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. 'Emergency services attended and the child was taken to hospital for treatment, where he remains in a critical condition. 'Enquiries into the full circumstances around this incident are ongoing.' Daily Mail has contacted Greater Manchester Police for comment.