Legoland speaks out about tragic death of baby following incident at theme park

Legoland Windsor Resort has spoken out after a five-month-old sadly passed away days after suffering a cardiac arrest at the theme park.

On Thursday, May 2, the baby was rushed to hospital with serious injuries in relation to a suspected incident of neglect that took place around 1pm.

The baby tragically died in hospital on Monday, May 6.

Thames Valley Police arrested a 27-year-old woman from Wiltham, Essex, on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury.

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort stated: “We’re incredibly saddened to hear this news and our heartfelt condolences go out to all those affected.

“We remain extremely grateful to all staff and members of the public who supported us when this young guest was taken ill at the Resort last week.

“LEGOLAND Windsor is committed to supporting Thames Valley Police with their ongoing investigation.”

Police have called for witnesses to the suspected ‘incident of neglect’ which resulted in the arrest of a woman and the tragic death of a five-month-old.

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."