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| Probe into child nursery injuries | Probe into child nursery injuries |
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| Five people have been questioned by police after children at a day nursery in Nottinghamshire suffered "unexplained" injuries. | Five people have been questioned by police after children at a day nursery in Nottinghamshire suffered "unexplained" injuries. |
| Police and Ofsted have started a joint investigation into the alleged incidents at the Rocking Horse Day Nursery on Station Road, Plumtree. | Police and Ofsted have started a joint investigation into the alleged incidents at the Rocking Horse Day Nursery on Station Road, Plumtree. |
| Officers were called in after a number of children suffered physical injuries. | Officers were called in after a number of children suffered physical injuries. |
| The nursery has been closed and its registration withdrawn by Ofsted while the inquiry continues. | |
| A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "Detectives are working with Ofsted to investigate the cause of unexplained physical injuries suffered by children attending the Rocking Horse Nursery in Plumtree. | A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "Detectives are working with Ofsted to investigate the cause of unexplained physical injuries suffered by children attending the Rocking Horse Nursery in Plumtree. |
| 'Immediate steps' | |
| "Officers have questioned five people, but the investigation is still in its early stages and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time." | "Officers have questioned five people, but the investigation is still in its early stages and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time." |
| An Ofsted spokesperson said: "We have received reports of a number of injuries to children attending Rocking Horse Nursery and we are working closely with other agencies to investigate and determine the circumstances. | |
| "While the investigation is ongoing, we have taken immediate steps to ensure the safety of children by suspending the provider's registration. | |
| "This means that the nursery is closed until further notice. We will review this situation once all investigations have been concluded." | |
| Rocking Horse Nursery opened in 2004 and is one of eight nurseries run by The Rocking Horse Nurseries Ltd. | Rocking Horse Nursery opened in 2004 and is one of eight nurseries run by The Rocking Horse Nurseries Ltd. |