Tragedy at Tiffany's Hotel in Blackpool - as 10-year-old boy dies after 'high voltage' electric shock

Tragedy has struck Blackpool after the death of a 10-year-old boy who was hit with a "high voltage" electric shock.

The youngster had been found unresponsive at Tiffany's Hotel in the UK seaside town at about 10:40pm on Sunday and was rushed to hospital. But sadly he died on Thursday surrounded by his loved ones.

Lancashire Police has confirmed that the injuries sustained by the young man are consistent with coming into contact with "a high voltage of electricity" and that an investigation into exactly what transpired is well underway.

The force said in a statement: "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 with injuries consistent with coming into contact with a high voltage of electricity and very sadly died in hospital yesterday (Thursday, September 7).

"His family were by his bedside and our thoughts are with them at this time. Following an initial police investigation this matter has now been passed to the local authority. A file will be prepared for HM Coroner.”

It has since been confirmed that the hotel has temporarily shut its doors to allow the investigation to take place. It is also working closely with Blackpool Council.

A Tiffany's Hotel spokesperson said: "Naturally we are deeply saddened by this recent incident involving a child who has received a shock on Sunday evening within our reception lounge area."

Anyone with information that could help police with their investigation are being urged to reach out on 101, quoting log number 1635 of September 3.