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A four-year-old boy has died after an incident at a Center Parcs resort.

The emergency services were called to the resort at Longleat in Wiltshire after a “serious medical incident” at a swimming pool at around 11am this morning.

Wiltshire Police said: “Our thoughts are with the boy’s family at this difficult time.”

The death is not being treated as suspicious, the force added.

Earlier, Center Parcs UK confirmed the “serious incident” in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, a water park that includes a wave pool and water slides.

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic news that a young guest has passed away at Longleat Forest today [24 December],” it said.

“We are offering our support to the family and to our employees who provided immediate assistance.

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“Our thoughts remain with the family at this very difficult time.”

Wiltshire Police said officers were called to the leisure complex with ambulance staff this morning.