Police enquiries into two-year-old's nursery death ongoing
Police enquiries are ongoing into the death of a two-year-old boy after a medical episode at a nursery in Bootle. On Tuesday, January 14, Merseyside Police were called at around 12.35pm to Early Learners Day Nursery on Hawthorne Road, Bootle, following reports a child had suffered a medical episode.
The boy was taken to hospital by paramedics, where he was sadly pronounced dead. Police today (January 17) confirmed enquiries into the death remain ongoing.
Floral tributes and messages have been left in memory of the two-year-old. One tribute, shared on social media by Charlie Robinson said: "R.I.P you beautiful little boy! Fly high mate - what a beautiful boy you were." Nickie Jones added: "Every parent's worst fear when they drop their baby off. Thinking of the family and staff. Absolutely heart breaking."
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JR Robbo said: "I cannot imagine the absolute heartbreak and unimaginable loss for the parents and family, and also all the staff at early learners they are amazing staff and I imagine they are all heartbroken and numb by the loss of the little boy, my thoughts go out to everyone involved and to the little boy rest in peace." Debbie Orme added: "Heart breaking the poor family and nursery staff. Thinking of you all."
The full police statement released on Wednesday said: "We can confirm that an investigation is underway following reports that a two-year-old boy suffered a fatal medical episode at a children’s nursery in Bootle. The incident was reported at around 12.35pm yesterday, Tuesday 14 January, at Early Learners Day Nursery, on Hawthorne Road, and the child was taken to hospital by paramedics.
"He was sadly pronounced deceased at hospital and his family is being supported. An investigation has been commenced to establish the full circumstances and cause of death."