Theo Treharne-Jones: Five-year-old boy dies after ‘falling into swimming pool’ on family holiday

Reports say boy drowned after leaving hotel room while parents slept

Theo Treharne-Jones was pronounced dead after being found in a hotel on the Greek island of Kos (Rex Features)

A five-year-old boy has died after reportedly drowning in a swimming pool while on a family holiday in Greece.

Theo Treharne-Jones, from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, was pronounced dead after being found at a hotel in the village of Marmari, Kos.

It is thought that the boy woke up earlier than his parents and left their hotel room alone on Saturday morning.

Greek police said they were investigating the death and had arrested the boy’s parents and the hotel manager.

However, they added this was normal procedure following any death and all three have been released until the next court hearing.

A police spokesperson in Greece told The Sun: “It is common for next of kin to be arrested in such circumstances.

“But as is always the case, they were not held in police custody and were immediately freed."

Police have reportedly completed a post-mortem examination with the results of a toxicology report due.

Theo's parents, Richard Jones and Nina Treharne, had returned to the Holiday Village Atlantica resort with other relatives following a similar trip last year and were reportedly staying in a group of 10 people.

On Tuesday, holiday operator Tui said they were supporting the family.

A company spokesperson said: "We are aware of the tragic incident at the Holiday Village Kos, Greece, and our thoughts are with the family.

"Our team in the resort is currently supporting the family and we will continue to assist in whatever way we can.

"The safety and wellbeing of our customers and staff is our primary concern and our dedicated resort team is working with the authorities and hoteliers.”

Wayne Murphy, headteacher at Greenfield School in Psentrebach, which Theo attended, said the boy had brought "laughter and happiness" to everyone.

Mr Murphy said: "I am aware of these tragic events and the loss of this lovely little boy, who brought laughter and happiness to everyone. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the family and friends at this tragic time."

Merthyr Tydfil Council said it would be supporting staff and fellow pupils at the school, which is for children with special needs.

A UK Foreign Office official said that the department is supporting the family and has been in touch with local authorities.

Agencies contributed to this report