Five-month-old baby dies after suffering cardiac arrest at Legoland

A five-month-old baby who suffered a cardiac arrest at Legoland has died in hospital.

The boy suffered the cardiac arrest at the Winkfield Road theme park on Thursday, May 2 and was taken to hospital where he remained in a critical condition.

Thames Valley Police has now confirmed the youngster passed away on Monday.

A 27-year-old woman from Witham in Essex was arrested on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury on Thursday, May 2.

She has been released on police bail until July 26.

Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the incident, particularly 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.”

In a statement Legoland Windsor said: “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.”