Woman arrested after five-month-old baby goes into cardiac arrest at Legoland

A woman was arrested after a baby suffered a cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor Resort.

The five-month-old boy is now in critical condition in hospital following the incident, which took place at around 1pm on Thursday (2 May).

The 27-year-old from Witham, Essex was arrested the following day (3 May) on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury.

The unnamed woman has since been released on police bail until 26 July.

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.

A woman was arrested after a baby suffered a cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor Resort. (PA)

“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.

“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.”

Police have confirmed they are not looking for any more suspects.

The 27-year-old from Witham, Essex was arrested on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury. (Getty Stock)

Legoland Windsor Resort told LADbible in a statement: “On Thursday (2/5) a young guest was taken ill at LEGOLAND Windsor. We are extremely grateful to medically trained members of the public who provided immediate care, alongside our Resort First Aid team, until the emergency services arrived. The guest left the Resort in the ambulance for further treatment. We’d like to thank the emergency services for their swift response, and our guests for their cooperation. We will continue to support Thames Valley Police with their ongoing investigation.”

LADbible Group has contacted Thames Valley Police for comment.

Topics: Crime, Health, UK News

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