The new owner of the UK's largest indoor water park has released a statement following the tragic death of a young girl last week.
The four-year-old was found unconscious following an incident at Waterworld in Festival Park, Staffordshire, on Monday, August 4. She was resuscitated by paramedics and rushed to hospital in a critical condition, but later died.
Laurent Bruloy, the executive chairman and co-founder of the Looping Group has said the death has left him "deeply saddened". He added his "thoughts and sympathy" were with the youngster's family .
The nature of the incident has not been publicly released, reports the Mirror .
In a statement given to Stoke-on-Trent Live, Mr Bruloy said: "The deal was finalised on 31st of July and although Looping Group has been