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The Irish Sun
2 days 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
2 days 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.'
ITV News
2 days ago
- ITV News
Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter over death of toddler at Dudley nursery
A woman has admitted the manslaughter of a toddler who died at a nursery in Dudley. Kimberley Cookson, 22, who was a nursery practitioner, and Deborah Latewood, 54, who was the director and business owner of Fairytales Day Nursery in Bourne Street, Dudley, face charges in connection with the death of 14-month-old Noah Sibanda. Noah died following an incident at the nursery in Bourne Street, Dudley on 9 December 2022. The pair appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court this morning (Tuesday 10 June) to enter their pleas. Kimberley Cookson pleaded guilty to one count of gross negligence manslaughter. Fairytales Nursery Limited pleaded not guilty to one count of corporate manslaughter and failing to comply with a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act. The nursery is no longer in operation and the registration was suspended by Ofsted who believed children may be at risk of harm.
Telegraph
11-04-2025
- Telegraph
Nursery worker charged over child's death
A nursery worker has been charged with the manslaughter of a 14-month-old child. Kimberley Cookson, 22, has been charged with the gross negligence manslaughter of Noah Sibanda on Dec 9 2022, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. Fairytales Nursery Limited, in Dudley, West Midlands, where the boy died, has been charged with one count of corporate manslaughter and a health and safety violation, according to the CPS. Deborah Latewood, 54, who owned the business, has also been charged with one count of failing to comply with general duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act, prosecutors added. Malcolm McHaffie, the head of the CPS's special division, said: '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.' The defendants are due to appear at Dudley Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, May 13 2025.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
Nursery worker charged over child's death
A nursery worker has been charged with the manslaughter of a 14-month-old child. Kimberley Cookson, 22, has been charged with the gross negligence manslaughter of Noah Sibanda on Dec 9 2022, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. Fairytales Nursery Limited, in Dudley, West Midlands, where the boy died, has been charged with one count of corporate manslaughter and a health and safety violation, according to the CPS. Deborah Latewood, 54, who owned the business, has also been charged with one count of failing to comply with general duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act, prosecutors added. Malcolm McHaffie, the head of the CPS's special division, said: '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.' The defendants are due to appear at Dudley Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, May 13 2025. Fairytales Nursery is no longer in business. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
