A WOMAN has been charged with manslaughter after a “beautiful” 14-month-old boy died at nursery.
Noah Sibanda tragically passed away following an “incident” at Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley, West Midlands.
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Nursery practitioner Kimberley Cookson, 22, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following the horror.
Deborah Latewood, 54 – director and business owner – is charged with one count of failing to comply with general duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
While Fairytales Nursery Limited has been charged with one count of corporate manslaughter and failing to comply with a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
The horror unfolded on December 9, 2022, at the nursery, which has since closed down.
Noah was rushed to hospital but sadly he could not be saved and died shortly after.
His mum Masi Sibanda previously paid tribute to her “lovable” son.
She described Noah as a “handsome, beautiful, cute boy” who was very “lovable” and always smiling.
Masi added: “I know parents are biased, but he was so beautiful.
He was calm, very relaxed and quite chilled and unfazed by things. We would find him just chilling with his arm behind his head.
“He was very easy-going and he made it easy as a first-time parent.”
The defendants will appear at Dudley Magistrates’ Court on May 13.
Malcolm McHaffie, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Division, said: “Following a review of the evidence provided by West Midlands Police, we have authorised criminal charges in relation to the death of a 14-month-old child at a nursery in Dudley.
“Noah Sibanda died following an incident at Fairytales Day Nursery in Bourne Street, Dudley on 9 December 2022.
“Our thoughts remain with the family of Noah Sibanda at this time.
“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against these defendants are active and that they have the right to a fair trial.
“It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
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