Center ParcsA four-year-old boy has died following a “serious medical incident” at a Center Parcs resort in Wiltshire on Christmas Eve morning.
Wiltshire Police said officers had been called to the Center Parcs complex at Longleat in support of the South Western Ambulance Service on December 24 shortly after 11am.
In an update, a police spokesperson confirmed that the child had died.
A Wilshire Police spokesperson said: “Sadly, it’s been confirmed that a four-year-old boy has died following an incident at Center Parcs Longleat Forest near Warminster shortly after 11am this morning.
“This is not being treated as suspicious.
“Our thoughts are with the boy’s family at this difficult time.”
It is reported that the incident happened at a swimming pool in the resort.
A Center Parcs spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic news that a young guest has passed away at Longleat Forest today.
“We are offering our support to the family and to our employees who provided immediate assistance.
“Our thoughts remain with the family at this very difficult time.”
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