- Police have asked anyone with information to contact them on 101 or online
The five-month-old baby who suffered a cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor has died in hospital.
The baby boy was rushed to hospital after the incident at the tourist attraction in Windsor in Berkshire last Thursday, as was in critical condition
A woman, 27, from Witham, Essex, was later arrested on Saturday on suspicion of neglect to cause unnecessary injury. She has been released on police bail until July 26.
Police have confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.
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.
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of neglect after a five-month-old boy suffered a cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor Resort (file image)
The boy suffered the cardiac arrest near the Lego Coastguard HQ ride last Thursday afternoon
‘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.’