My brother fell from a window to his death. His life could have been saved

The family of a boy who died after falling from a window at his home have told Big Issue more needs to be done to save young lives.

It comes after it was revealed 16 children have been killed by falling from windows or balconies since 2019.

Exodus Eyob was just one year old when he climbed on a bed under a window and fell from the seventh-floor flat in Leeds in July 2022.

His mother had complained for years that the restrictor on the window could be easily pushed open.

Now Exodus’ sister Reem Semere told Big Issue that her family were frustrated at repeated complaints falling on deaf ears after they called for new restrictors.

“It was a simple ask that would have prevented a life being taken away,” said Semere.

“Exodus’ passing has affected us greatly. I’d say it’s probably one of