Updated Thursday, 13th May 2021, 3:58 pm Police in Wakefield have issued advice on staying safe during thunderstorms, following the tragic death of a nine-year-old boy in Blackpool who was struck by lightning. Photo: RAKESH BAKSHI/AFP via Getty Images Though investigations are still ongoing, it is believed he was struck by lightning while attending a private training session. And police in Wakefield have now issued guidance on how to stay safe during thunderstorms, in which they urge parents to "take time to talk to your kids about thunderstorm safety." In a post on the West Yorkshire Police – Wakefield East and South East page, officers said: