Police confirmed that the death of an infant in Dudley’s nursery was being treated as ‘suspicious’

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Police are treating the death of a one-year-old in a West Midlands nursery as ‘suspicious’.

West Midlands Police have confirmed that a criminal investigation is underway following the death of the boy in foster care in Dudley on 9 December.

The nursery, in Bourne Street, Dudley, has been closed by Ofsted along with other associated premises.

Police confirmed that three women – ranging in age from 20, 23 and 50 – were arrested on December 16 on suspicion of gross negligence and manslaughter, then released on bail with strict conditions while investigations continue.

Three other women – aged 51, 53 and 37 – were arrested on January 4, 2023; Two were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, and one on suspicion of gross negligent homicide.

West Midlands Police said in a statement: “The child’s family is being supported by specially trained officers.

“An autopsy has been carried out but further tests will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.”

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