A five-month-old baby has tragically died after suffering a cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor Resort.

Thames Valley Police arrested a 27-year-old woman from Witham, Essex, on suspicion of child negligence resulting in unnecessary injury as part of an investigation.

She was arrested on Thursday, May 2 after the incident and has since been released on police bail until July 26.

The baby was rushed to hospital after being seriously injured resulting in a cardiac arrest in the park on Thursday, May 2.

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.

“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.

She further stated: “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.”

Police have confirmed that the arrest was made in relation to the incident and have stated: “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.”