Activity centre offers 'deepest condolences' following 'heartbreaking loss' of 7-year-old boy
The Priory Golf and Activity Centre has called the death of a 7-year-old at its site on Monday (April 6) as “heartbreaking.”
On Monday, emergency services were called to the the centre in Wimblington, close to March, to reports of a child in the water at around 2pm.
The boy had previously been reported missing and was found by staff at the grounds, who administered CPR before ambulance crews arrived.
The boy was rushed to Peterborough City Hospital but sadly passed away a short time later.
In a statement, the centre expressed its ‘deepest condolences’ to the family of the boy.
It read: “On Monday 6th April 2026 at approximately 2:00pm, a 7-year-old child who had been reported missing in the local area was found on our premises.
Our team immediately contacted the police, assisted the child, and administered CPR until emergency services arrived. As a result of this incident, the centre was closed for the remainder of the day.
“Tragically, we were informed the following day that the child had passed away.
“Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with the child’s family and all those affected by this heartbreaking loss.
“Out of respect for the family and for us, and following guidance from the police, we will not be providing any further details at this time. We kindly ask that others refrain from sharing speculation or rumours on social media.
“The safety and wellbeing of all children on our site remains our highest priority. We would like to reassure our customers that this tragic incident was unrelated to our operations or activities, and the centre continues to operate as usual.
“Once again, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and everyone affected.”
Cambridgeshire Police have confirmed that the death was not being treated as suspicious and that a file had been passed to the coroner.