Child dies after becoming ill at Camp Bestival

A child has died after falling ill at a popular music festival being held at Weston Park.

Organisers of Camp Bestival said the child became unwell on Friday night and passed away in hospital some time after.

A spokesperson said: "After receiving immediate medical care onsite, the child was taken to hospital in an ambulance, where they tragically passed away.

"Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family at this terrible time, and we will continue to support them in any way we can."

Camp Bestival was held at Weston Park, near Shifnal, from August 17-20, with Rudimental and Sophie Ellis-Bextor among those performing.

Police looking into the circumstances

A spokesperson from Staffordshire Police said: "We were called to Camp Bestival, Weston Park, at 12.37am on Saturday (19 August) following reports of a child who was taken ill.

"The child was treated at the scene and taken to hospital in a critical condition.

"Sadly, the child died a short time later. Specially-trained officers are continuing to support the child’s family and we ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult and distressing time.

"Enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the death."

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