Ms Jarvis suggested that an age limit could be imposed in the fairytale-themed play zone to prevent similar incidents in future.

Wakefield Council said it had been in touch with her and had found experiences shared by other parents on social media “concerning”.

Gary Blenkinsop, the council’s service director for environment and community protection, said: “We’re really sorry about what’s happened.

“It’s been very concerning to read the comments, especially as the company who made the slide had assured us that these issues were fixed.”