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Two arrested after boy's Bosworth Water Park death | Two arrested after boy's Bosworth Water Park death |
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A five-year-old boy has died following a visit to a water park in Leicestershire. | A five-year-old boy has died following a visit to a water park in Leicestershire. |
Bosworth Water Park was closed after police were called at about 15:50 BST on Saturday. | Bosworth Water Park was closed after police were called at about 15:50 BST on Saturday. |
The boy was taken to hospital but later died. A man and woman have been arrested and remain in custody, Leicestershire Police said. | The boy was taken to hospital but later died. A man and woman have been arrested and remain in custody, Leicestershire Police said. |
Owner Nigel Riley said it was a "dreadful incident" and the park in Market Bosworth would reopen on Sunday. | Owner Nigel Riley said it was a "dreadful incident" and the park in Market Bosworth would reopen on Sunday. |
A statement on its Facebook page said: "From all of the staff at Bosworth Water Park we would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to everyone effected [sic] by this tragic loss of life." | A statement on its Facebook page said: "From all of the staff at Bosworth Water Park we would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to everyone effected [sic] by this tragic loss of life." |
Police have asked people "not to speculate" about the circumstances of the death. | Police have asked people "not to speculate" about the circumstances of the death. |
Any witnesses who may have seen what happened should contact the force, especially if they have any video footage of the blue lagoon beach area from Saturday. |