The 10-year-old died in hospital four days after receiving an electric shock at a seafront hotel
The 10-year-old was in critical condition for four days after he was found unresponsive at Tiffany's Hotel in Blackpool, Lancashire on Sunday September 3. Jack Piper-Sheach, from Wales, died surrounded by his family at his bedside on Thursday September 7.
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.” A spokesman for the 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.
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