It has been alleged that the 23-year-old fell from the fifth floor of the apartment block after a “railing gave way” as he looked over a ledge to see if a pizza delivery had arrived
The Prime Minister has written to the grieving parents of Joshua Robbins as they continue their call for answers surrounding his death.
Joshua Robbins from Claudy died suddenly on Thursday, January 29, at Thurston Dwellings on Newton Street in the city, breaking the hearts of his family and friends. He has been described as a “happy, go lucky young man” who had a love for life.
It has been alleged that the 23-year-old fell from the fifth floor of the apartment block after a “railing gave way” as he looked over a ledge to see if a pizza delivery had arrived.
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His parents called for answers surrounding her son’s death and have contacted the MP for Holborn and St Pancras where Joshua lived, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has written to the couple offering his condolences and saying that he will keep in contact with them.
In the letter, the Prime Minster said: “I am very sorry to learn of the death of your son, Joshua.
“I cannot begin to imagine how you both must be feeling. Please accept my condolences for your terrible loss.
“At a time wher you wish above all else to grieve, you will of course want to know the truth of exactly how this could have happened. Following your contact with my constituency office, enquiries have been made, and we will continue to do all we can to help you get answers to the questions that you have rightly asked about the circumstances of Joshua’s death.
“We will remain in regular contact with you, and I hope that you will feel able to do the same during this unspeakably difficult time.”
Joshua’s mother Fiona took to social media to thank the Prime Minister for his response, along with NI Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood.
She said: “Two weeks ago today my 23-year-old son was killed when a railing failed at his apartment block. Two days later I was in London, writing to the Prime Minister.
“I was also contacted by Sorcha Eastwood MP who had seen what happened to our family and wanted to help and today I received a letter from Sir Keir Starmer MP KC – Prime Minister Josh’s MP for Holborn and St.Pancras.
“In your darkest hour, you learn who acts, not just who speaks. I will always judge people by how they treat you when you are broken. Today, I am grateful for the action, support and the willingness to help us get answers.
“Thank you Keir Starmer this means a lot.”
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