Solihull tragedy: Causes of deaths revealed for boys who fell into frozen lake

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SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE: £1 FOR 3 MONTHS December, 2022 View in browser Solihull tragedy: Causes of deaths revealed for boys who fell into frozen lake   Zoe Tidman   An initial inquest into the deaths of four boys who fell into a frozen lake has found they died from the effects of drowning. Samuel and Finlay Butler, aged six and eight, and their 11-year-old cousin Thomas Stewart died after the tragedy in Solihull in the West Midlands.   Read the full story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE > Emergency service taking calls about children playing on frozen ponds and lakes   > Strikes putting cancer survival rates at risk, charity boss warns MPs > Hundreds pay tribute in latest vigil for boys who died in Solihull frozen lake Enjoying this newsletter? Unlock unlimited, ad-free reading on the website and in The Independent app when you subscribe – plus, benefit from our welcome offer when you join today. We noticed that you might not be registered By registering, you will enjoy limited access to Independent Premium articles, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists REGISTER FOR FREE OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Health Check Every Thursday, 7am (UK time) Written by Rebecca Thomas Join now The Race Report Fortnightly, 6pm (UK time) Written by Nadine White Join now If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.