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Woman charged over death of child in nursery playground | Woman charged over death of child in nursery playground |
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A woman has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a three-year-old girl in a nursery playground. | A woman has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a three-year-old girl in a nursery playground. |
Lydia Bishop died in an incident at York College nursery on 17 September last year. | Lydia Bishop died in an incident at York College nursery on 17 September last year. |
North Yorkshire police said on Friday they had charged a 24-year-old woman with gross negligence manslaughter. She will appear in court next week. | North Yorkshire police said on Friday they had charged a 24-year-old woman with gross negligence manslaughter. She will appear in court next week. |
They said York College would be summonsed to court for alleged health and safety breaches. | They said York College would be summonsed to court for alleged health and safety breaches. |
The woman, who has not been named but is understood to have been a member of staff at the nursery, will appear before York magistrates court on Monday 8 April. | The woman, who has not been named but is understood to have been a member of staff at the nursery, will appear before York magistrates court on Monday 8 April. |
Lydia suffered serious injuries in the outdoor play area on her first day at the nursery. | Lydia suffered serious injuries in the outdoor play area on her first day at the nursery. |
Emergency services were called and she was taken to York district hospital, where she was pronounced dead. | Emergency services were called and she was taken to York district hospital, where she was pronounced dead. |
Her death was described as "absolutely devastating" by the college at the time and the nursery, which opened in 2007, was permanently closed. | Her death was described as "absolutely devastating" by the college at the time and the nursery, which opened in 2007, was permanently closed. |
Detective Chief Inspector Nigel Costello, of North Yorkshire police, said on Friday: "This has been a very distressing case for everyone involved, not least for Lydia's family who have suffered an extremely tragic loss. | Detective Chief Inspector Nigel Costello, of North Yorkshire police, said on Friday: "This has been a very distressing case for everyone involved, not least for Lydia's family who have suffered an extremely tragic loss. |
"Our thoughts are with them and specially trained officers continue to support them through this very difficult time. | "Our thoughts are with them and specially trained officers continue to support them through this very difficult time. |
"The matter is now in the hands of the criminal justice system and we await the outcome of any subsequent court proceedings." | "The matter is now in the hands of the criminal justice system and we await the outcome of any subsequent court proceedings." |
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