The Surrey Police investigation into the tragic death of a seven-year-old boy in Chertsey yesterday Saturday, February 8 continues.
Officers from Surrey Police, which is leading on the investigation on behalf of the Coroner, are continuing to work with partner agencies.
At around 3.30am yesterday morning Surrey Police were called to an address at Thameside, Chertsey following a request for assistance by the ambulance service.
A seven year old boy, who has been confirmed as Zane Gbangbola, had been taken unwell and taken to hospital by ambulance where he was later declared dead.
His parents were also taken to hospital by ambulance and admitted to hospital where they are continuing to receive medical treatment.
The cause of death is currently unknown and a post mortem is expected to take place in the coming days.
The Environment Agency has been working with Surrey Police as part of the investigation and has released the following update:
The Environment Agency have been assisting Surrey Police and other agencies following a fatality at a flooded property in Chertsey, Surrey.
Yesterday evening water samples were obtained from the basement of the property by Environment Agency staff and analysed overnight with support from Thames Water.
Based on the results of the analysis, we have concluded that there is nothing in the water samples that may explain the cause of the incident. The Environment Agency is continuing to assist on the ongoing police enquiry.
Chief Superintendent Dave Miller, from Surrey Police, said: "The investigation into Zane's tragic death is ongoing - our officers are following various lines of enquiry and we are continuing to work with a number of partner agencies.
"The information we have received from our partners at the Environment Agency in relation to the preliminary water testing gives an indication that there is no link between the quality of water at the location and the boy's death.
"The cause of death may take several days to determine and until we have confirmation of this it would be inappropriate to speculate.
"However, I hope that this development provides some reassurance to local residents."
A police scene guard remains at the location and road closures to Thameside are currently in place whilst the investigation continues.
