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

The incident, involving a "very young child", took place at the park at around 1pm on Thursday. A 27-year-old woman from Witham, Essex, was arrested on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury on Friday.

She has been released on police bail until July 26, police said. Thames Valley Police said they would like to speak to anyone who may have information about the incident, specifically anyone who was queueing for the Coastguard HQ boat ride, the Mirror reports.

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The force confirmed they had launched a probe as they said their "thoughts are with the family" as he remains in a critical condition in hospital. 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.

"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."

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