Wimblington Priory issues statement over boy's tragic death

The Priory Golf & Activity Centre in Wimblington <i>(Image: Facebook)</i>
The Priory Golf & Activity Centre in Wimblington (Image: Facebook)
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A Cambridgeshire business has issued a statement following the death of a boy on their premises at the weekend. 

On Monday April 6 at around 2pm, a seven-year-old child who had been reported missing in the local area was found at The Priory Golf & Activity Centre in Wimblington.

In a statement issued on their public Facebook page, the owners said: "Our team immediately contacted the police, assisted the child, and administered CPR until emergency services arrived."

They added that the centre was closed for the remainder of the day as a result of the incident.

The statement went on to pay tribute to the boy. 

"Tragically, we were informed the following day that the child had passed away," it said.

"Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with the child's family and all those affected by this heartbreaking loss."

The statement added that "the safety and wellbeing of all children on our site remains our highest priority. 

"We would like to reassure our customers that this tragic incident was unrelated to our operations or activities, and the centre continues to operate as usual.

"Once again, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and everyone affected."

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