Dad of girl, 8, who died after falling from 60ft tower block says friend who watched will be 'traumatised for life' | SWFQ8AZ | 2024-02-15 06:08:01
A DAD has informed how his daughter's pal will probably be "traumatised for all times" after watching the eight-year-old fall to her demise from a 60ft tower block balcony.
Minnie Rae Dunn's dad Daniel Kenney revealed she and a pal have been "messing about" on the balcony of a flat in Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire.
However as Minnie climbed onto a sofa she lost her footing and commenced to fall.
Her terrified pal reached out a hand to try to pull her again but missed, Daniel revealed.
He stated: "There was a settee on the balcony which Minnie climbed up, after which she fell over the balcony.
"(The woman) tried to seize Minnie's hand to cease her falling however was unable to get it.
"I really feel dangerous for her, she might be traumatised for life."
Minnie tragically died on August 24, 2023, after falling from the Pickwick Home tower block.
Talking just days after cops dropped fees towards a 43-year-old lady who was arrested on suspicion of kid neglect, Daniel stated he still has "loads of questions" over his daughter's dying.
Daniel believed the tragic accident might have been prevented and spoke about what a "troublesome job" the police should have had when investigating the circumstances of his daughter's demise.
He stated: "Minnie shouldn't have been out on that balcony within the first place. We have now a number of questions.
"We expect further action should have been taken and Minnie's dying was avoidable."
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> On Wednesday, Hampshire Constabulary stated "no additional motion" can be taken towards a 43-year-old lady who had previously been arrested on suspicion of child neglect.
A press release stated: "At the present time we do not consider that there was third celebration involvement in Minnie's demise and a file will now be ready for the coroner.
"Following our enquiries a 43-year-old lady, who was arrested on suspicion of neglect of a kid, has been released with out cost and can face no additional action."
In response to Daniel, Minnie lived together with his mother and father in Southsea, Portsmouth, and was staying away the evening she died.
Daniel went on to explain the heartbreaking second he was advised the devastating information by police.
He stated: "Officers knocked at the door and stated that they had some dangerous information. I assumed it was about my mum or dad, or perhaps my brother.
"Then they stated it was Minnie… and that she had fallen off a balcony after an accident and had not made it."
The shocked dad added: "It's been troublesome for me and my mother and father. We're struggling.
"A few of the toxic and misinformed issues individuals say on-line has not helped either.
"I'd wish to make it clear the council is not to blame in any means either.
"My mother and father did every little thing for Minnie and determined to take her on and convey her up. They deserve a number of credit.
"They did a lot for her. They even paid for her funeral."
MEMORIAL BENCH PLANNED
Daniel hopes to see a memorial bench in honour of his daughter and stated: "Nobody will ever overlook Minnie, she was distinctive".
In October last yr, the 560ft Spinnaker Tower in her residence metropolis of Portsmouth shone shiny pink as a tribute to the schoolgirl.
Talking at her funeral, Daniel stated: "It was a phenomenal service. We couldn't have asked for something better and are so grateful to everyone for their assist.
"Minnie was obviously liked locally but we didn't realise how a lot until we noticed the help. It was unimaginable.
"My brother gave a tremendous speech at the service about her being unique and sassy which broke everybody.
"We had the Spinnaker Tower lit up in pink which they did at brief notice, so we are very grateful to them.
"The group actually got here collectively for her – I've never seen something prefer it."
After her dying, the schoolgirl's mum Rebecca paid tribute in a press release, saying: "My angel, I am going to miss your sassiness and the best way you spoke your mind.
<!--googleoff: all--> <blockquote class="article__quote"> </blockquote> <!--googleon: all--> "Your huge brilliant smile that all the time melted my coronary heart shall be missed so much.
"I've a hole shape in my heart that may all the time be there.
"My little angel, fly high, I really like you to the moon and again. Mummy."
Minnie's grandparents Ian and Dorothy Kenney stated: "Minnie had an enormous heart. Everyone liked her.
"She had a lot of associates and had lately come again from a two-week vacation which she beloved and the place she made numerous associates.
"Minnie favored singing and dancing and happening her trampoline and enjoying together with her grandad who would run after her and make her giggle.
"Minnie was a savvy, smart baby. We're going to miss you so much. Fly high our lovely princess".
A press release on behalf of her brothers and sisters, Porscha, TJ, and Alisha, learn: "Though our time was brief collectively we'll all the time cherish the occasions we did have, and we'll all the time love you.
"You'll all the time be an angel."
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