Boy, 10, killed after being electrocuted by ‘high voltage’ shock in lobby of seaside hotel in Blackpool is named
A BOY killed after suffering a “high voltage” electric shock in the reception area of a seaside hotel has been named.
Jack Piper-Sheach, 10, from Wales, died from his injuries at the Tiffany’s Hotel on Blackpool‘s promenade in Lancashire.
Police said they were called to the guest house, known locally as the “pink hotel”, at 10.39pm on September 3 after a boy was found unresponsive.
They said he was then taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool and had injuries “consistent with coming into contact with a high voltage of electricity”.
His family were by his bedside as doctors made every effort to save him before he passed away on September 7.
Coroner Alan Wilson has now confirmed that an inquest into his death at Blackpool and Fylde Coroner’s Court will open on Friday.
After initial enquiries, the Lancashire Police handed their investigation to Blackpool Council.
And the local authority advised the Tiffany’s Hotel to temporarily close while it undertakes health and safety investigations.
A spokesperson for Blackpool Council said: “The investigation is still ongoing and at this stage. We are unable to predict when the hotel will be able to reopen.
“We are carrying out the investigation and officers from the Health and Safety Executive have been offering specialist support.”
Following news of Jack’s tragic passing, a spokesperson for the Tiffany’s Hotel said they were “heartbroken”.
They said: “We are heartbroken by the news we have received today and our thoughts and prayers remain with the family at this distressing time.
“We will continue to provide the relevant authorities any assistance they need to carry out their investigations.”