By James Holt
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A two-year-old boy tragically died after being found unresponsive at a nursery near Wigan , police have confirmed. 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. Never miss a story with the MEN’s daily Catch Up newsletter – get it in your inbox by signing up here The death is not being treated as suspicious. Specialist officers are supporting the family of the two-year-old following the tragedy. 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. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE “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.” The Manchester Evening News has contacted the Parbold Douglas CE Academy Nursery for a statement. — Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That’s why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable , highlighting the best of what we do – bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don’t miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you’ll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
