NewsUK NewsEssex PoliceA seven-year-old boy has died following an incident at West Mersea Beach last week - this is a breaking story13:00, 29 Jul 2026A seven-year-old boy has died after an incident at West Mersea Beach last week.‌The incident had already claimed the lives of the child's teenage cousin and her mother, Essex Police said on Wednesday.This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsEssex Police