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Eight-year-old boy dies after cardiac arrest at indoor play centre

An eight-year-old boy has died after suffering a cardiac arrest at an indoor play centre.

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Crash Bang Wallop in Walsall Wood

The boy was at Crash Bang Wallop in Walsall Wood when he entered cardiac arrest on Tuesday afternoon.

An air ambulance was called and the boy was given advanced life support at the scene but he was confirmed dead after being taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

His death is not being treated as suspicious.

Crash Bang Wallop in Walsall Wood

A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We were called to a play centre on Lindon Road, Walsall, to reports a child had gone into cardiac arrest.

"An eight-year-old boy was taken to hospital but despite the best efforts of emergency services, he sadly died.

"His death is not being treated as suspicious and has been referred to the coroner."

A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said they were called to a medical emergency and sent the air ambulance from Cosford, as well as two ambulances, a paramedic officer and two critical care cars.

"Upon arrival we found a child in a critical condition," they added.

"He received advanced life support from ambulance staff on scene and was conveyed to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further assessment.”

Crash Bang Wallop was closed on Wednesday. The company declined to comment when contacted.

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