“We are distraught to share that a special, much loved two-year-old child has died”
19:12, 22 Sep 2025Updated 19:53, 22 Sep 2025
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy, on Lancaster Lane, Parbold(Image: Liverpool Echo)
A nursery near Wigan where a two-year-old boy was found unresponsive before he tragically died in hospital has said staff are ‘devastated’ by the incident.
Police and paramedics were called to the Parbold Douglas CE Academy Nursery, on Lancaster Lane in Parbold, last Friday afternoon (September 19).
It followed reports that the youngster had become unresponsive. He was rushed to hospital from the scene but later died, despite the best efforts of medical professionals.
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The death is not being treated as suspicious. Specialist officers are supporting the family of the two-year-old following the tragedy.
In a statement issued by the nursery, a spokesperson said they are ‘distraught’ after the death of the ‘special, much-loved’ boy.
It read: “It is with a heavy heart that we share that a tragic incident occurred at Parbold Douglas Nursery on Friday 19th September. We are distraught to share that a special, much loved two-year-old child has died.
“We as a nursery and a wider-school family are devastated. Our main thoughts and prayers are with the child’s family and all those impacted by this extremely distressing loss.
“We urge everyone to respect the family’s right to privacy and that of the nursery and school. We will not be making any further comment at this time.”
A Lancashire Police spokesperson 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.
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“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.”