Eight-month-old baby girl dies after ‘medical episode’ at Stockport nursery as two women arrested
TWO women have been arrested after a baby girl died following a "medical episode" at a nursery in Stockport.
The eight-month-old was taken to hospital but tragically died the same day, with cops currently treating her death as unexplained.
Police were called to Tiny Toes Children’s Day Nursery in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, on Monday just before 3.20pm.
Paramedics had first responded to reports of a child suffering a medical episode.
Greater Manchester Police said her family are "understandably shocked and devastated" at the death of their baby girl.
Two women, aged 34 and 35, have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
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The pair remain in custody as officers continue questioning.
Nursery owner Franck Pelle said: "Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sorrow are with the parents and family at this devastating time.
"We are working closely with all involved to assist and due to the sensitivities and ongoing investigation we are unable to comment any further at this time."
Detective Superintendent Phil Duffy, from GMP’s Stockport CID, said: "Our thoughts are very much with baby girl’s family who are understandably shocked and devastated and we’re doing everything we can to get them the answers they deserve.
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"Since we were called, we’ve carried out a number of lines of enquiry already and now two arrests have been made as our investigation continues.
"Officers are continuing to work to establish the full facts around what happened and ascertain the circumstances behind this tragedy.
"This is a heartbreaking time for all those involved and we would ask that the public respect the family’s privacy at this time and avoid speculation whilst we continue to investigate.";
Ofsted confirmed it had "suspended this setting to allow time for other agencies to complete their enquiries" while the investigation takes place.
A spokesperson for Stockport Council added: "The council is aware of the sad news of the death of an eight-month-old girl at a premises on Mellor Road in Cheadle.
"First and foremost, our thoughts go out to the family for their loss at this difficult time. We are not able to comment any further and await the outcome of the investigation."
According to its website, Tiny Toes employs four qualified teachers as well as early years practitioners and two chefs.
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It was rated "good" by Ofsted in 2017.
Anyone with information regarding the case can report it online or via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk.