• News
  • Life
  • TV & Film
  • Beauty
  • Style
  • Home
  • News
    • Celebrity
    • Entertainment
    • Politics
    • Royal Family
  • Life
    • Animals
    • Food & Drink
    • Women's Health
    • Mental Health
    • Sex & Relationships
    • Travel
    • Real Life
  • TV & Film
    • True Crime
    • Documentaries
    • Netflix
    • BBC
    • ITV
    • Tyla Recommends
  • Beauty
    • Hair
    • Make-up
    • Skincare
  • Style
    • Home
    • Fashion
    • Shopping
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
TikTok
Submit Your Content
Woman, 27, arrested after five-month-old baby suffers cardiac arrest at popular attraction

Home> News

Updated 10:19 6 May 2024 GMT+1Published 10:14 6 May 2024 GMT+1

Woman, 27, arrested after five-month-old baby suffers cardiac arrest at popular attraction

The baby suffered a cardiac arrest at the theme park and was taken to hospital in critical condition after the 'distressing' incident

Jess Hardiman

Jess Hardiman

A woman has been arrested after a five-month-old baby suffered cardiac arrest at a popular UK attraction, with police now appealing for witnesses of the ‘distressing’ incident.

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

He was then taken to hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

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

Advert

She has since been released on police bail until 26 July.

Thames Valley Police confirmed the child suffered cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor, a theme park and resort in Windsor, Berkshire.

The five-month-old boy suffered a cardiac arrest. (Chalabala/Getty)
The five-month-old boy suffered a cardiac arrest. (Chalabala/Getty)

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

Advert

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

Legoland Windsor said it would ‘continue to support’ police as they investigated.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Zoe Eele, of the Thames Valley Police 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 is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. We are supporting them as best we can at this extremely difficult time.”

Advert

Eele added: “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.

Police said the boy was taken to hospital in critical condition. (PA)
Police said the boy was taken to hospital in critical condition. (PA)

“Get in touch either by calling 101 or via our website, quoting reference number 43240202786.

“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or via its website.”

Advert

In a statement to the BBC, Legoland Windsor said: "On Thursday, a young guest was taken ill... and our fully trained First Aid team administered immediate care until the emergency services arrived.

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

LADbible Group has contacted Legoland Windsor Resort and Thames Valley Police for comment.

Featured Image Credit: PA/Steve Taylor/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Topics: UK News, Crime, Health

Jess Hardiman
Jess Hardiman

Jess is Entertainment Desk Lead at LADbible Group. She graduated from Manchester University with a degree in Film Studies, English Language and Linguistics. You can contact Jess at [email protected].

X

@Jess_Hardiman

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

a day ago
  • a day ago

    Three-year-old boy died from sepsis after ‘missed opportunities’ for early treatment following flu-like symptoms

    Theo Tuikubulau tragically died from a Strep A infection which led to sepsis

    News
  • a day ago

    Kate Middleton makes rare parenting confession as she shares sad cancer update

    The Princess of Wales, 43, shares three children with her husband Prince William

    News
  • a day ago

    Donald Trump ignites outrage with most 'hateful' comment yet

    The 79-year-old Republican has sparked a very heated discussion online following such 'hateful' remarks

    News
  • a day ago

    Wimbledon viewers spot heartbreaking detail as strict 148-year rule is broken after Liverpool player Diogo Jota's death

    The Liverpool FC player tragically died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday (3 July)

    News
  • Man arrested after being accused of trying to marry nine-year-old at Disneyland during fake ceremony
  • Five arrested after 'unsafe' meat sparks huge concern
  • Five-month-old baby who went into cardiac arrest at Legoland has died
  • Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann charged after being arrested at airport