Five-month-old baby who went into cardiac arrest at Legoland has died

A baby who went into cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor has sadly died.

The baby boy was ‘taken ill’ at the theme park on 2 May, with first aiders on site administering immediate care until emergency services arrived.

A baby who went into cardiac arrest at Legoland has sadly died. (PA)

The baby was then taken to hospital, where he remained in critical condition.

An unnamed 27-year-old woman, from Witham in Essex, was arrested the following day on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury.

The force is now asking for witnesses to the ‘neglect incident’ to come forward, saying it has launched an investigation into the matter.

Police are specifically asking for information from anyone who was 'queueing for the Coastguard HQ boat ride between around 11.30am and 12:45pm' to reach out.

The woman has since been released on police bail until 26 July.

The baby was rushed to hospital but sadly died. (Jaromir/Getty Stock Image)

Investigating officer Detective Constable Zoe Eele, of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit, 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.

“We are working closely with the team at Legoland Windsor Resort but would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this incident, specifically anyone who was queueing for the Coastguard HQ boat ride between around 11.30am and 12:45pm.

“Get in touch either by calling 101 or via our website, quoting reference number INC-20240502-0977.

“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website."

The force is now asking for witnesses to the ‘neglect incident’ to come forward. (ONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)

She continued: “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.”

In a statement, Legoland Windsor said: "We are extremely grateful to medically trained members of the public who provided immediate care, alongside our resort first aid team, until the emergency services arrived.

"The guest left the resort in the ambulance for further treatment.

"We'd like to thank the emergency services for their swift response, and our guests for their cooperation.

"We will continue to support Thames Valley Police with their ongoing investigation."

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