Baby boy dies after suffering cardiac arrest at Legoland
A five-month-old baby has died days after suffering a cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor.
The infant was rushed to hospital in a critical condition following the ‘distressing incident’ at the popular attraction last Thursday, May 2.
Thames Valley Police today confirmed he has sadly died in hospital.
A 27-year-old woman from Witham, Essex, has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect and bailed until a date in July.
Detective Constable Zoe Eele said: ‘We are investigating a distressing incident involving a very young child at Legoland Windsor earlier this week.
‘Firstly, our thoughts are with the family of the boy who sadly died in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.
‘We are supporting them as best we can at this extremely difficult time.’
Police are looking to speak with anyone who may have information about the incident.
They are specifically trying to trace anyone queuing up for the Coastguard HQ boat ride between around 11.30am and 12.45pm.
Ms Eele added: ‘We have made an arrest in relation to this incident and are not looking for anyone else as a suspect.
‘I would ask for the public to please avoid speculation about the incident and to respect the boy’s family at this deeply upsetting time.’
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