Bosworth Water Park: First picture of boy, 5, who drowned at beauty spot as two arrested

Tributes were paid to the "handsome little angel" Charlie as Leicestershire Police confirmed a man and a woman have been arrested

A man and a woman have been arrested after a five-year-old boy died following a tragic incident at a beauty spot.

Emergency services rushed to Bosworth Water Park in Market Bosworth, Warks., at around 3.50pm on Saturday.
The boy, named locally as Charlie, was taken to Coventry's University Hospital but died from his injuries a short while later.

His grandma said the family were heartbroken and struggling to copy with the loss of their "handsome little angel".
He was with his stepdad Paul Smith, 35, and mum Lynsey Dunn, 28, at the time.

The tragedy happened as families flocked to the park during the hottest week of the year to enjoy boating and fishing lakes, as well as a beach area, camping facilities and a play area.

The accident happened as families flocked to Bosworth Water Park in hot weather

Tributes have since been paid to Charlie on Facebook, with Dee Lawson saying: "Rip little boy, thoughts are with the family at this awful time. So sad x."

Teresa Beasley added: "How very sad. Family go out to have a fun day and such a tragic event happens. Thought go out to his family."

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: "Police were called at 3.50pm this afternoon (Saturday, July 23) to Bosworth Water Park, Market Bosworth, after a young boy was taken to hospital.

"The five-year-old boy was taken to University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire where he subsequently died.
"An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the death.

"We would ask that people do not speculate about the circumstances surrounding the death and leave the authorities to carry out their investigations.

"If anyone has any information they are asked to contact the police on 101, quoting incident 440 of 23 July."
Bosworth Water Trust, which runs the popular park, posted a message on its Facebook page, saying: "From all of the staff at Bosworth Water Park we would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to everyone effected by this tragic loss of life."

Leicestershire Police have confirmed that a man and woman have been arrested in connection with the incident and are currently in police custody.

A spokesperson for the force said: "If anyone witnessed the incident or has any information that could assist with our enquiries please contact us.
"Equally if you recorded any video footage at the park yesterday around the blue lagoon beach we'd like to speak to you.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101, quoting incident 440 of 23 July."