A 10-year-old boy has died after suffering an electric shock in the reception area of a seaside hotel.
The incident took place at Tiffany’s hotel in Blackpool on Sunday night.
The boy, who has not been named, was taken to hospital but died from his injuries on Thursday, police said on Friday.
Lancashire constabulary said they were called to the guest house, known locally as the “pink hotel”, at 10.39pm on Sunday after a boy was found unresponsive in its lounge area.
They said he was taken to hospital with injuries “consistent with coming into contact with a high voltage of electricity”.
The boy’s family were by his bedside as doctors made every effort to save him, Lancashire police said.
The force said the matter had been passed to the local authority and a file was being prepared for the coroner.
The hotel has closed while an investigation is carried out. A spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened by this recent incident involving a child who has received a shock on Sunday evening within our reception lounge area.
“We want to reassure everybody that the health and safety of our guests and team remains our number one priority. We have taken the decision to voluntarily close temporarily while we undertake our own inspections.
“Our phone lines do remain open and we are working very closely with the Blackpool council and the local enforcement to assist in their investigation.”
Tiffany’s is one of the most prominent hotels on Blackpool’s promenade, its white and pink facade lit up brightly during the annual illuminations.
Two years ago, the hotel was criticised by guests who claimed part of the ceiling had fallen through into their bedroom. The group of eight guests, from Glasgow, also complained about mould and damp that led to water dripping from the ceiling during their stay.
