A four-year-old girl has died in hospital following an incident at a swimming pool in Waterworld today.

Paramedics rushed to the scene at the swimming pool on Festival Way in Hanley, Staffordshire, amid reports a child was in critical condition.

Both West Midlands Ambulance Service and water park staff treated the youngster before taking her to hospital for further care.

Police, two ambulances, a paramedic officer as well as the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were present at the scene.

But, despite best efforts of medical staff, the young girl died a shortly afterwards.