Bootle nursery police issue major update after two-year-old boy dies in medical emergency
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Police investigating the "unexplained" death of a toddler at a nursery in Merseyside have issued an update. The two-year-old boy, whose name has not yet been released to the public, tragically died following what was described as a medical episode at the Early Learners Day Nursery in Bootle on Tuesday. The youngster was taken to hospital but was sadly pronounced dead.
Merseyside Police said on Friday that enquiries into the tragic death were ongoing as tributes to the tot were shared online. Flowers, teddies and messages have also been left outside the nursery on Hawthorne Road, Bootle, following the news. 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.".
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.
