Horror as boy, 10, is left fighting for life after suffering ‘high voltage’ electric shock in Blackpool hotel
A BOY is fighting for his life after suffering a “high voltage” electric shock in a hotel.
Police attended Tiffany’s Hotel in Blackpool at 10.39pm on Sunday after reports that a 10-year-old had been found unresponsive.
The child was rushed to hospital after “coming into contact with a high voltage of electricity” in the reception area.
He was unresponsive when the 999 call was made and remains in a critical condition.
The hotel, known locally as the “Pink Hotel”, confirmed they had temporarily closed while an investigation took place, and that they were working closely with Blackpool Council.
A spokesman for Tiffany’s Hotel 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.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the child and their family during this distressing time.
“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 whilst 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.”
A police spokesperson said: “We were called to the Promenade, Blackpool, at 10.39pm on Sunday (September 3) to reports a 10-year-old boy had been found unresponsive inside a hotel.
“He was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
“The child’s injuries are consistent with coming into contact with a high voltage of electricity.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish how he came about those injuries and emergency service remain at the scene.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting log number 1635 of September 3.