The death of a two-year-old boy after a medical episode at a children’s nursery is being investigated by police.
The incident was reported at the Early Learners Day Nursery, on Hawthorne Road in Bootle, at 12.35pm on Tuesday, Merseyside Police said.
The boy was taken to hospital by paramedics but died.
In a statement, the force said: “We can confirm that an investigation is under way following reports that a two-year-old boy suffered a fatal medical episode at a children’s nursery in Bootle.
“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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Parents and carers were told the nursery would be closed for the rest of the week and it is continuing to work with the relevant agencies, reported the Liverpool Echo.
In the message, seen by the newspaper, the nursery added: “It is with devastating sadness that we have to inform you of a child’s passing.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.”
