Baby dies after cardiac arrest at safari park

A two-month-old baby girl died in hospital yesterday after suffering a cardiac arrest at a safari park.

Emergency services were called to West Midland Safari Park in Bewdley, Worcestershire, at around 11.30am.

West Mercia Police said the incident was not being treated as suspicious. Inspector Gurjit Singh said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the girl at this tragic time. Police officers are offering them support.

“I would like to thank staff and visitors at the park for their support and understanding while emergency services attended to the girl.”