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Norfolk beach death: Tributes to girl thrown from inflatable Norfolk beach death: Tributes to girl thrown from inflatable
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Tributes have been paid to a three-year-old girl who died after being thrown from an inflatable trampoline on a beach. A three-year-old girl who died after being thrown from an inflatable trampoline on a beach could "light up the darkest rooms", her family said.
The family of Ava-May Littleboy said: "She was not your ordinary little girl, as anyone she met, she would leave a lasting impression on." Witnesses described how people tried to catch Ava-May Littleboy when the inflatable "exploded" on Gorleston beach, Norfolk on Sunday.
Ava-May died in hospital after being thrown from the inflatable at Gorleston beach, Norfolk, on Sunday. Ava-May, who died in hospital, had been at the beach with members of her family, from Suffolk.
Her family said: "Anyone that met her would not want to forget her." In a statement, they said: "She was not your ordinary little girl."
Ava-May, from Suffolk, was visiting the beach with her family, police said. "Her infectious laugh and smile could light up even the darkest of rooms," they added.
Her family added: "Her infectious laugh and smile could light up even the darkest of rooms." "Anyone that met her would not want to forget her."
Zoe Dye was on the beach at the time with her daughter.
"Literally, it was just screams from everyone on the beach. It was almost like slow motion. Poor little girl was in the air.
"No-one could do anything. People were trying their hardest to catch her and she just dropped."
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Downing Street described the incident as a "terrible accident and a tragic loss of life".
The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "The HSE [Health and Safety Executive] are looking into it, they are the right people to do so.
"We need to wait for that investigation to be completed."
Following her death, there have been calls for a temporary ban on bouncy castles and inflatables in public areas.Following her death, there have been calls for a temporary ban on bouncy castles and inflatables in public areas.
Harlow MP Robert Halfon wants an "urgent investigation" into their regulation.Harlow MP Robert Halfon wants an "urgent investigation" into their regulation.
In 2016, a seven-year-old girl died after a bouncy castle broke free in high winds from its moorings in Harlow. In 2016, a seven-year-old girl died when a bouncy castle broke free from its moorings in high winds in Harlow.
Mr Halfon said: "There should be a temporary ban on bouncy castles and inflatables in public areas until we can ensure they are safe.Mr Halfon said: "There should be a temporary ban on bouncy castles and inflatables in public areas until we can ensure they are safe.
"These are two tragic deaths of two beautiful little children in the space of a few years and there needs to be an urgent investigation in the regulation and inspection regimes."These are two tragic deaths of two beautiful little children in the space of a few years and there needs to be an urgent investigation in the regulation and inspection regimes.
"You cannot risk a tragedy like this happening again.""You cannot risk a tragedy like this happening again."
The owner of the play equipment on Gorleston's Lower Esplanade, Curt Johnson, said: "We are in complete shock and send our deepest condolences to the family.The owner of the play equipment on Gorleston's Lower Esplanade, Curt Johnson, said: "We are in complete shock and send our deepest condolences to the family.
"We are in bits and totally devastated; we can't sleep, can't eat, feel sick to the core.""We are in bits and totally devastated; we can't sleep, can't eat, feel sick to the core."
Supt Roger Wiltshire, of Norfolk Police, said it was too early to speculate whether the hot weather was behind the explosion. Teddy bears and flowers have been left beside the perimeter fence which surrounds the play area.
One message read: "Taken too soon. Thinking of all your family. Such a sad loss. Sleep tight angel."
Supt Roger Wiltshire, of Norfolk Police, said it was too early to speculate whether the hot weather was the cause of the explosion.
"We've got experts from all around the country coming to help us with all aspects of this investigation," he said."We've got experts from all around the country coming to help us with all aspects of this investigation," he said.
The Health and Safety Executive said it would be providing "specialist assistance" to the investigation, which is being led by the police and Great Yarmouth Borough Council. "I'm a dad myself and you just can't imagine what they would be going through.
"You come to a seaside town like Great Yarmouth and Gorleston for a day out... and as a dad, we've spent many hours standing by a bouncy castle watching the kids jump up and down."
The HSE said it would be providing "specialist assistance" to the investigation, which is being led by the police and Great Yarmouth Borough Council.