Baby boy dies in hospital after incident at Legoland as Essex woman released on bail

A baby boy who was seriously injured in an incident of neglect at Legoland Windsor Resort has died in hospital. The boy, who has not been named, died in hospital on Sunday (May 6).

An Essex woman, from Witham, was arrested on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury on Thursday (May 2). She has since been bailed by Thames Valley Police until July 26.

The boy was rushed to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. His family are being supported by specialist officers from Thames Valley Police, who also confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

Detectives want to hear from anyone who might have information about the incident. Specifically, they want to hear from anyone who was queuing for the Coastguard HQ boat ride between 11:30am and 12:45pm.

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. 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."