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A teenager has been arrested after a young boy was thrown from the tenth floor of the Tate Modern.

Emergency services were called at around 2.20pm today (Sunday August 4) to reports of a child thrown from the tenth floor viewing platform of the famous gallery.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police attended along with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.

(Image: Kerigh Palmer)

The six year-old victim was found on a fifth floor roof. He was treated at the scene and taken to hospital by London’s Air Ambulance.

The boy’s condition is critical.

(Image: Julie Palmer)

A 17-year-old male remained with members of the public until the police arrived when he was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

In a statement from the Met Police, a spokesperson said: "There is nothing to suggest that he is known to the victim."

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