A HEAVILY pregnant mum-of-five shared a heartbreaking last post before she fell from a tower block to her death.
Emma Atkinson toppled from Shakespeare Towers in the Burmantofts area of Leeds at around 10.25am yesterday.
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The mum-to-be, in her 30s, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene and her baby was delivered in hospital.
The newborn is receiving critical care, West Yorkshire Police confirmed.
Emma’s final Facebook post, from a month ago, sees her posing in front of a mirror showing off her baby bump, while a child hugs her legs.
She confirmed in the comments that she was due in 10 weeks at the time.
TRIBUTES
Emma’s devastated family have paid agonising tribute to the beloved mum and continue to pray for her baby daughter.
Her cousin Sarah shared on Facebook: “A call I was not expecting this morning has left us in complete shock.
“Emma, you had the biggest personality and the biggest heart.
“My beautiful cousin, rest peacefully.”
A devastated friend posted: “Rest in peace, you beautiful lady. I cannot believe I’m actually writing this.
“Always a beautiful soul in and out! I remember some good memories when I used to hang around with your sister.
“Thinking of your children at home and praying your baby in hospital will be okay.”
Police statement in full
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 10.24am today, police were contacted by the ambulance service who had been called to an incident where a woman had fallen from height at Shakespeare Towers, in Shakespeare Approach, Burmantofts.
“The woman died at the scene as result of her injuries.
“There were no suspicious circumstances and the Coroner’s Office has been informed.
“The woman, aged in her thirties, was in the late stage of pregnancy and her baby was delivered at hospital after the incident and is receiving critical care.”
Another pal Marc Duffy shared a picture of the two and wrote: “Rest in peace Emma Acko… you were and still always will be an amazing woman.
“No matter what we always had a proper good laugh and good times together. I’ll cherish the memories, sleep tight.”
“Oh my beautiful childhood friend, this news is just devastating beyond words, you rest easy now and send strength to those beautiful kiddies of yours, we had some laughs em,” posted a long-time friend Roxy Rooks.
Natasha Sparks wrote: “Absolutely gutted about the news everyone got today. Emma Acko cannot believe you’re gone.
“Was only at the weekend you were celebrating your baby shower and now you’re watching over her and all your babies.
“My darling girl, rest in eternal peace.”
Dylan Jake Connolly shared another touching tribute which read: “We have memories that will stay with me forever. You was the crazy friend we all needed.
“You was far too good for this life. God only takes the best and he has shown that with you.
“I will miss your crazy self. From us dancing round your living room while I wrap your Christmas presents to us having a cosy girly nights.
“To say I’m devastated would be an understatement. I love you with all my heart. Sleep tight until we meet again.”
Another friend wrote: “Emma Acko, oh my heart I can’t believe it, I’ve been in denial all day.
“I am broke, one of the best. I honestly can’t put into words the pain in my heart for you and your kids it’s just devastating.”
“RIP Emma Acko, a beautiful soul gone far too soon…thinking of your children and family at this sad time…sleep tight sweet girl,” shared someone else.
Cops confirmed there were “no suspicious circumstances” in Emma’s death.
One resident told the BBC he had been in his flat on the 14th floor when he heard a “thud” and screaming.
He said: “It’s a shock to everybody, to the whole community.”
Labour councillor Luke Farley described the tragedy as “deeply distressing”.
He said: “I also want to reassure residents that there will be a police presence there over the next day or so.”
A flower bouquet has been left at the scene in memory of the mother-to-be.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 10.24am today, police were contacted by the ambulance service who had been called to an incident where a woman had fallen from height at.
“The woman died at the scene as result of her injuries.
“There were no suspicious circumstances and the Coroner’s Office has been informed.
“The woman, aged in her thirties, was in the late stage of pregnancy and her baby was delivered at hospital after the incident and is receiving critical care.”
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