Emergency services were called to the nursery on FridayParbold Douglas Church of England Academy, on Lancaster LaneParbold Douglas Church of England Academy, on Lancaster Lane(Image: Google Maps)

A two-year-old boy has died in hospital after being found unresponsive at a school nursery. Emergency services were called to Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy, on Lancaster Lane, Parbold, at around 2.45pm on Friday, September 19.

Lancashire Police said a boy was taken to hospital where we later died. His death is not being treated as suspicious, the force confirmed.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “We were called to Lancaster Lane, Parbold, at 2.43pm on 19th September following reports a child had become unresponsive at school.

“The child was taken to hospital where despite the best efforts of medical personnel, he tragically died. Our thoughts are with the boy’s loved ones at this extremely distressing time.

“His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed onto HM Coroner in due course.

“The child’s family have asked for their privacy to be respected.”

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