Baby dies after ‘neglect incident’ at Legoland Windsor

A five-month-old boy has died after suffering cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor, presumably due to neglect, police said.

The baby sadly passed away on Sunday after being rushed to hospital in a critical condition following the incident at around 1pm on Thursday.

A 27-year-old woman from Witham, Essex, was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of neglect of a child with intent to cause unnecessary injury. She was released on police bail until July 26.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Zoe Eele, from the Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said: “We are investigating a disturbing incident involving a very young child at Legoland Windsor earlier this week.

“First and foremost, our thoughts are with the family of the boy who sadly died in hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. We are supporting them as best we can during 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 the queue for the boat ride to Coastguard Headquarters between approximately 11.30am and 12.45pm .

“Contact us either by telephone on 101 or via our website quoting reference number INC-20240502-0977. Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or using their website.

“We have made an arrest in connection with this incident and are not looking for any additional suspects. I ask the public to avoid speculation about the incident and to respect the boy’s family at this deeply troubling time.”