A trampoline park could be closed for a week amid a police probe into the death of a child.

We reported how 999 crews raced to FlipOut Glasgow in Rutherglen after a 10-year-old boy 'took unwell' on Sunday, August 18, shortly before 11am.

After that, the youngster was taken to hospital, however, he was sadly pronounced dead.


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Police have said the child's death is currently being treated as unexplained, although there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding it.

They also said 'relevant authorities' have been notified, while a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Now, the Daily Record has reported the venue could be shut for seven days to allow investigations to take place.

A spokesperson for the facility told the publication: "The police have advised we could be closed for up to seven days to investigate.

"We cannot comment further while the investigation is underway."

Yesterday, we reported how staff at the leisure facility revealed they are 'fully cooperating' with police in their investigation.

They also said they have been left 'saddened' by the 'tragic event'.


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A spokesperson for FlipOut previously said: "Yesterday morning (Sunday, August 18), a 10-year-old child became unwell at Flip Out Glasgow just after 9am.

"Emergency services were promptly contacted, and the child was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children, where, sadly, they were later pronounced dead.

"The Health and Safety Executive have been informed, and at this time, there are no indications of suspicious circumstances.

"We are fully cooperating with Police Scotland in their investigations.

"We are profoundly saddened by this tragic event, and our deepest sympathies go out to the child's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."

A spokesperson for Police Scotland added: “Enquiries are ongoing after a child took unwell at a premises in Southcroft Road, Rutherglen shortly before 11.00am on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

“The child, a ten-year-old boy, was taken by ambulance to the Royal Hospital for Children where he was pronounced dead.

“The child’s death is being treated as unexplained, although there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

"The relevant authorities have also been notified.”