Baby injured in ‘negligent incident’ at Legoland Windsor has died

A five-month-old baby who was seriously injured in a neglect incident at Legoland Windsor Resort has died, police said. Thames Valley Police said on Tuesday afternoon that the child died in hospital on Sunday.

A 27-year-old woman from Witham, Essex, was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury. She has been released on police bail until July 26, the force said.

Detective Constable Zoe Eele, from 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, particularly anyone who was in line for the Coast Guard HQ. boat ride between 11:30 and 12:45.

“Get in touch either by calling 101 or via our website, reference number INC-20240502-0977. Alternatively, you can provide anonymous information to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.

“We have made an arrest in connection with this incident and are not looking for anyone else as a suspect. I would ask the public to refrain from speculating about the incident and to respect the boy’s family at this deeply distressing time.”