A six-year-old boy has died after suffering cardiac arrest at a play park.
The young boy was at King’s Park, in Bournemouth, Dorset, attending a family gathering when he suddenly fell ill.
Paramedics in a rapid response vehicle, along with the air ambulance rushed to the scene at around 10pm on Saturday but the boy was pronounced dead at hospital a short time later.
A boy has died after he collapsed during a family visit to King’s Park, Bournemouth on Saturday
A spokesman for Dorset Police said his family have been informed and the coroner has been notified.
‘The boy’s tragic death is not being treated as suspicious and officers are carrying out enquiries on behalf of the coroner,’ the spokesman said.
The park was cordoned off yesterday with a forensics team in attendance.
A spokesperson for South Western Ambulance Service said a rapid response vehicle, a road ambulance, an operations officer, and the air ambulance were sent to the scene.
The cause of the boy’s death is not yet known.
Police have taped off the park after the tragic incident on Saturday evening
Boscombe West ward councillor Christopher Wakefield said ‘My thoughts and prayers, and the thoughts and prayers of the council, are with the family during this really difficult time.
‘The loss of anyone close is devastating. But the loss of a young person must be impossible to comprehend for the family.
‘Hopefully the community will come together and support the family and friends.
‘We need to make sure all of the family and friends of this young child, or indeed anyone associated with him, be it at school or play school, gets the right help and support to help them through this difficult time.’
Residents living close to King’s Park reported seeing a number of police cars and ambulances in the area on Saturday night.
One Ashley Road resident said ‘We heard the commotion. Initially we thought it was just trouble with youths in the park, which we get from time to time.
‘This is terribly sad news and our hearts are breaking for this poor little lad’s family. They must be devastated.’