A ski centre has been told it cannot reopen its slope following the tragic death of a 12-year-old schoolboy.
Tamworth SnowDome has been served a Prohibition Notice after Louis Watkiss died on Friday.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued the notice after Louis, from Sutton Coldfield, sadly died on Friday, Birmingham Live reports.
This means that the parts of the winter sports venue, including the ski slope, are not permitted to be used until the HSE gives the go ahead.
Witnesses said that children watched in horror as he died after sledging down the slope and colliding with another skier.
The HSE must be "satisfied that systems in place to manage the risk of collision are suitable to address any ongoing risk to the safety of visitors and employees."
HSE say: "We are aware and continuing to work with Staffordshire Police, and have served a Prohibition Notice on Snowdome Limited, which prevents the use of parts of the venue, until HSE is satisfied that systems in place to manage the risk of collision are suitable to address any ongoing risk to the safety of visitors and employees.”
Staffordshire Police are leading inquiries into the incident.
The force said in a statement: “Following Friday’s tragic incident at the SnowDome in Tamworth, we can now confirm that the 12-year-old boy who lost his life has been named as Louis Watkiss from Sutton Coldfield.
“Police were called at 6.40pm on Friday (24 September) to reports that a child had been seriously injured at the SnowDome.
“Officers attended the location, along with ambulance crews. Sadly, Louis, died of his injuries shortly afterwards.
“Louis’s family are being supported by specially-trained officers. We would ask everyone to respect the family's right to grieve in private during this extremely difficult time.
“Staffordshire Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances with support from the Health and Safety Executive.”
A statement from SnowDome said: "Directors and staff are deeply shocked by what happened, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this terrible time.
"An investigation is currently being carried out by the authorities, and we are giving it our full co-operation.
"We are unable to reopen until their work has been completed, but hope to be able to update you on the position in the very near future.
"If you have a booking affected by the closure, we will be in touch with you shortly."
