The death of a two-year-old boy following a medical episode at a children’s nursery is now under investigation by police.
The incident occurred at the Early Learners Day Nursery on Hawthorne Road in Bootle at 12.35pm on Tuesday, according to Merseyside Police. The boy was rushed to hospital by paramedics but later died.
In a statement, the police 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.”
