Legoland heartache as five-month-old baby is rushed to hospital after cardiac arrest | UK | News

A five-month-old baby boy is in a critical condition fighting for his life after suffering cardiac arrest at the Legoland Windsor Resort.

The incident happened around 1pm on Thursday, with police confirming the child is currently in hospital.

A 27-year-old woman from Witham, Essex, was taken into custody on Friday, suspected of neglecting a child causing unnecessary harm, and has since been released on bail until July 26.

Detective Constable Zoe Eele from Thames Valley Police's Child Abuse Investigation Unit expressed the seriousness of the situation: “We are investigating a distressing incident involving a very young child at Legoland Windsor earlier this week.”

“First and foremost, our thoughts go out to the family of the boy who is in critical condition 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 has information about this incident, particularly anyone who was queuing for the boat ride at Coastguard Headquarters between 11.30am and 12.45pm.

“Get in touch by calling 101 or via our website, quoting reference number 43240202786. Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or via its website.”