A two-year-old boy has tragically died following a medical episode at a nursery.
Police were called to Early Learners Day Nursery on Hawthorne Road in Bootle at around 12.35pm on Tuesday (January 14). It followed reports a child had suffered a medical episode.
The boy was rushed to hospital by paramedics where he was sadly pronounced dead despite the efforts of paramedics. An investigation is now underway to determine the full circumstances surrounding the death, reports the ECHO.
The boy’s grieving family is being supported during this incredibly difficult time. Following the heartbreaking incident, the nursery sent out a message to parents, writing: “Dear parents and carers, as you are aware, this afternoon a medical emergency occurred at the nursery.
“It is with devastating sadness that we have to inform you of a child’s passing. To enable everyone to process today’s tragic events, we have made the decision to close the nursery for the remainder of the week, and also to allow us to continue working with relevant agencies.
“We trust that you understand our decision at this difficult time and we will update you all with further information in the coming days. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.”
The ECHO reached out to the nursery for comment. The full police statement 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.”
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