British three-year-old boy dead near Costa del Sol after falling into pool on family holiday

British three-year-old boy dead near Costa del Sol after falling into pool on family holiday A three-year-old British boy has died after falling into a swimming pool at a rural holiday home where he was staying with his parents near Costa del Sol, Spain A three-year-old British boy has tragically died after falling into a swimming pool on a family holiday near Costa del Sol. The alarm was raised around 8.30am this morning at a rural holiday home in the village of Periana, which is located in Spain's La Axarquia region - roughly 30 miles north-east of Malaga. The boy was staying at the home with his parents. Police and paramedics raced to the property and a helicopter was also mobilised as part of the emergency response. Tragically, nothing could be done to save the youngster's life and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Civil Guard have launched a probe into the tragedy, but well-placed sources said there was nothing at this stage pointing to any criminality. One said: "Investigators are still awaiting the results of the post-mortem but it appears to be a tragic accident." Periana Council said in a statement and direct message to the boy's parents: "Today is a deeply sad day for our town. "On behalf of Periana Town Council, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the child who has passed away. "There are no words that can ease such immense grief, but we do wish to convey to you all our love, support and solidarity at this very difficult time. "The whole of Periana shares your sadness and stands with you in your grief at such a painful and unjust loss." Mayoress Meritxell Vizueta said she had gone to the property with a councillor to comfort the family. According to local reports, the young boy was the only child of the holiday couple left devastated by the painful loss. One said the British family had only arrived at the farmhouse yesterday. A spokesman for a regional government-run emergency response coordination centre said: "A three-year-old child has died this morning after falling into a swimming pool at a farmhouse in Periana, in the province of Malaga. "At 8.30 am we received a distress call reporting that a child had fallen into the pool. "The 061 Health Emergency Centre (CES) was quickly alerted and dispatched a medical helicopter, the Civil Guard and the Local Police. "Despite the efforts of the emergency services, nothing could be done to save the child’s life. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown." The Civil Guard has not yet released any further details about the child. Well-placed police sources confirmed this afternoon that the child was three years old as emergency responders earlier revealed - and not four as subsequent reports said. One said: "He was British as are his parents. They were on holiday and had only arrived at the farmhouse yesterday (Tuesday). "The boy was an only child as far as I'm aware. The parents are obviously beside themselves with grief. It's an awful situation." It is not yet clear where in the UK the family are from. They are understood to be receiving support from a local priest.