Police name 12-year-old boy who died in Staffordshire ski centre

Staffordshire Police has confirmed that the 12-year old boy who lost his life in a tragic incident at the Tamworth Snow Dome is Louis Watkiss from Sutton Coldfield.

Police were called at 6.40pm on Friday (24 September) to reports that a child had been seriously injured at the Snow Dome.

Officers attended the location, along with ambulance crews. Sadly, Louis, died of his injuries shortly afterwards.

Staffordshire Police is asking everyone to respect the family's right to grieve in private during this extremely difficult time. Louis’s family are being supported by specially-trained officers.

Staffordshire Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances with support from the Health and Safety Executive.

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