Horror as boy, 10 dies after being electrocuted in ‘high voltage’ shock at Tiffany’s Hotel in Blackpool

A BOY aged ten has tragically died after he was electrocuted in a seaside hotel.

The youngster was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after the horror at Tiffany's Hotel in Blackpool, Lancashire.

Sadly he couldn't be saved and passed away yesterday with his family at his bedside.

Lancashire Police were called to the hotel at around 10.39pm on Sunday after the boy was found unresponsive.

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They said he was taken to hospital with injuries "consistent with coming into contact with a high voltage of electricity".

A probe was launched but the tragic case has now been passed to the local authority, the force added.

The hotel, known locally as the "Pink Hotel", confirmed they had temporarily closed while the investigation took place.

A spokesperson 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."