Schoolboy, 8, dies after suffering cardiac arrest at soft play centre

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

Emergency services were called to Crash Bang Wallop in Walsall Wood, West Mids., at around 4.30pm on Tuesday afternoon (1/2).

The boy was given advanced life support at the scene before being flown by air ambulance to Birmingham Children's Hospital where he sadly died.

Family members have since taken to social media to thank staff for attempting to save the tragic boy, who has not yet been named.

One relative wrote: "Thank you to everyone at Crash Bang Wallop, for all of your kindness, help and support this evening.

"It must of been very traumatic for you all. I cannot thank you enough for looking after my family. All our love. Nanny xx"

West Midlands Police said the youngster's death is not being treated as suspicious and has been referred to the coroner.

A force spokesperson said: "We were called to a play centre on Lindon Road, Walsall yesterday (1 Feb) to reports a child had gone into cardiac arrest.