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