Health & Safety Executive issue statement about fairground accident

"The fairground operators took the decision to close the site over the weekend, and the ride has been removed from site and is awaiting further inspection by HSE."

"A Prohibition Notice has been served by HSE on the ride operator, William Norman Roberts, to stop the use of the particular Megabounce fairground ride that was involved in the incident, being used anywhere in England, Scotland or Wales. The operator can appeal this Prohibition Notice within the next 21 days."

"This is a live investigation which may lead to enforcement action, so it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time."