Police have determined a 22 month old boy died after falling down a stairway in the community of Atwood.
ATWOOD - Perth County OPP will not be laying any charges following the death of a toddler in the community of Atwood.
22 month old Owen Befurt died on Monday March 28th after falling down a stairway. Results from the medical examinations determined their was no foul play in his death. Police were called to the home at 4:30 am and the child was immediately rushed to the Listowel Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Perth County OPP would wish to thank the public and all involved agencies for their assistance in this investigation.

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