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Rhyl Journal
41 minutes ago
- Rhyl Journal
Nursery worker admits manslaughter after death of 14-month-old boy
Kimberley Cookson, 22, appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to one count of gross negligence manslaughter following the death of Noah Sibanda, who died after an incident at Dudley's Fairytales Day Nursery on December 9 2022. Business owner Deborah Latewood, 54, appeared alongside Cookson in the dock and pleaded not guilty to failing to comply with a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act to ensure that Noah and others were not exposed to risk between November 29 and December 9 2022. A plea of not guilty was entered on behalf of the firm which ran the now-closed nursery, based in Bourne Street, to one count of corporate manslaughter, including an alleged failure to ensure that children in the baby room were put down to sleep in a safe way, failure to ensure that staff were adequately trained to put babies down to sleep and failure to ensure staff were adequately supervised while doing so. The company also pleaded not guilty to failing to comply with a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act to ensure that Noah and others were not exposed to risk between November 29 and December 9 2022. Cookson, who wore a green shirt, and Latewood, who wore a white shirt and a grey blazer, spoke only to confirm their date of birth and to enter their pleas in front of the courtroom, which was packed with members of Noah's family and supporters of the defendants. Judge Michael Chambers KC said Latewood and the company would face a trial, likely to be in 2026, but did not set a date. Cookson will be sentenced upon conclusion of the trial, which is expected to last three weeks and both Cookson and Latewood were released on unconditional bail until the next hearing. Judge Chambers said: 'In your case, Kimberley Cookson, you have had the courage to plead guilty and will get the appropriate credit for that plea. 'I am adjourning your sentencing until the conclusion of the trial, so the judge will have all the facts of the case.' He warned both defendants that if they did not appear for their trial, they could face further criminal proceedings. A pre-trial review hearing was set for December 5.
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
Nursery worker, 22, admits manslaughter after 14-month-old boy dies in her care
A 22-year-old nursery worker has admitted manslaughter after a 14-month old baby died in her care. Kimberley Cookson pleaded guilty to one count of gross negligence manslaughter following the death of Noah Sibanda, who died after an incident at Dudley's Fairytales Day Nursery on December 9, 2022. The youngster, who had not yet learned how to properly walk, was rushed to hospital but all attempts to save him were futile. His mother Masi Sibanda, 31, described him as a 'handsome, beautiful, cute boy' who was very 'lovable' and always smiling. 'I know parents are biased, but he was so beautiful,' she said in a heartfelt tribute following his death. '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.' Cookson, who wore a green shirt, appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Tuesday and was told she would likely face trial in 2026. Deborah Latewood, 54, who was the director and business owner, appeared alongside Cookson in the dock. The courtroom was packed with members of Noah's family and supporters of the defendants. Latewood pleaded not guilty to failing to comply with a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act to ensure that Noah and others were not exposed to risk between November 29 and December 9 2022. A plea of not guilty was entered on behalf of the firm which ran the now-closed nursery, based in Bourne Street, to one count of corporate manslaughter, including an alleged failure to ensure that children in the baby room were put down to sleep in a safe way, failure to ensure that staff were adequately trained to put babies down to sleep and failure to ensure staff were adequately supervised while doing so. The company also pleaded not guilty to failing to comply with a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act to ensure that Noah and others were not exposed to risk between November 29 and December 9 2022. Cookson and Latewood spoke only to confirm their date of birth and to enter their pleas in front of the courtroom. Judge Michael Chambers KC said Latewood and the company would face a trial. He said this would likely to be in 2026, but did not set a date. Cookson will be sentenced upon conclusion of the trial, which is expected to last three weeks. Both Cookson and Latewood were released on unconditional bail until the next hearing. Judge Chambers said: 'In your case, Kimberley Cookson, you have had the courage to plead guilty and will get the appropriate credit for that plea. 'I am adjourning your sentencing until the conclusion of the trial, so the judge will have all the facts of the case.' He warned both defendants that if they did not appear for their trial, they could face further criminal proceedings. A pre-trial review hearing was set for December 5.
Powys County Times
an hour ago
- Powys County Times
Nursery worker admits manslaughter after death of 14-month-old boy
A nursery worker has admitted manslaughter in connection with the death of a 14-month-old boy. Kimberley Cookson, 22, appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to one count of gross negligence manslaughter following the death of Noah Sibanda, who died after an incident at Dudley's Fairytales Day Nursery on December 9 2022. Business owner Deborah Latewood, 54, appeared alongside Cookson in the dock and pleaded not guilty to failing to comply with a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act to ensure that Noah and others were not exposed to risk between November 29 and December 9 2022. A plea of not guilty was entered on behalf of the firm which ran the now-closed nursery, based in Bourne Street, to one count of corporate manslaughter, including an alleged failure to ensure that children in the baby room were put down to sleep in a safe way, failure to ensure that staff were adequately trained to put babies down to sleep and failure to ensure staff were adequately supervised while doing so. The company also pleaded not guilty to failing to comply with a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act to ensure that Noah and others were not exposed to risk between November 29 and December 9 2022. Cookson, who wore a green shirt, and Latewood, who wore a white shirt and a grey blazer, spoke only to confirm their date of birth and to enter their pleas in front of the courtroom, which was packed with members of Noah's family and supporters of the defendants. Judge Michael Chambers KC said Latewood and the company would face a trial, likely to be in 2026, but did not set a date. Cookson will be sentenced upon conclusion of the trial, which is expected to last three weeks and both Cookson and Latewood were released on unconditional bail until the next hearing. Judge Chambers said: 'In your case, Kimberley Cookson, you have had the courage to plead guilty and will get the appropriate credit for that plea. 'I am adjourning your sentencing until the conclusion of the trial, so the judge will have all the facts of the case.' He warned both defendants that if they did not appear for their trial, they could face further criminal proceedings.
The Irish Sun
an hour ago
- The Irish Sun
Woman pleads GUILTY to killing ‘beautiful' 14-month-old boy who died at nursery
A WOMAN has pleaded guilty to killing a 14-month-old boy at nursery. Noah Sibanda tragically passed away following an "incident" at Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley, West Midlands. 2 Noah tragically died at nursery Credit: PA Nursery practitioner Kimberley Cookson, 22, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following the horror. She appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court today where pleaded guilty to the charge. Deborah Latewood, 54 - director and business owner - denied one count of failing to comply with general duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Fairytales Nursery Limited also pleaded not guilty to one count of corporate manslaughter and failing to comply with a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Read more news Judge Michael Chambers KC said Latewood and the company would face a trial, likely to be in 2026, but did not set a date. Cookson was released on unconditional bail to be sentenced upon conclusion of the trial. 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. Most read in The Sun 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.' 2 Noah's mum previously paid tribute Credit: Handout
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
Woman pleads GUILTY to killing ‘beautiful' 14-month-old boy who died at nursery
Heartbroken mum paid tribute to her 'lovable' son NURSERY HORROR Woman pleads GUILTY to killing 'beautiful' 14-month-old boy who died at nursery Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN has pleaded guilty to killing a 14-month-old boy at nursery. Noah Sibanda tragically passed away following an "incident" at Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley, West Midlands. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Noah tragically died at nursery Credit: PA Nursery practitioner Kimberley Cookson, 22, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following the horror. She appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court today where pleaded guilty to the charge. Deborah Latewood, 54 - director and business owner - denied one count of failing to comply with general duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Fairytales Nursery Limited also pleaded not guilty to one count of corporate manslaughter and failing to comply with a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Judge Michael Chambers KC said Latewood and the company would face a trial, likely to be in 2026, but did not set a date. Cookson was released on unconditional bail to be sentenced upon conclusion of the trial. 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.'
