Nursery worker jailed for toddler's death due to excessive force
A nursery worker in Dudley, United Kingdom, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for the death of a 14-month-old boy who was subjected to excessive restraint during nap time.Kimberley Cookson was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after the toddler, Noah Sibanda, died following an incident at Fairytales Day Nursery in December 2022.Court proceedings revealed that Cookson used excessive force by wrapping the toddler tightly in blankets and placing her leg across his lower back for seven minutes while trying to make him sleep.The child was then left unattended for approximately two hours before being found unresponsive.Noah was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 17:31 LONDON
Nursery worker to be sentenced for manslaughter of toddler Noah Sibanda
Sentencing is underway at Wolverhampton Crown Court for Kimberley Cookson, a nursery worker, and Deborah Latewood, the owner of Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley, following the death of 14-month-old Noah Sibanda.Noah died on 9 December 2022 after being restrained face down at the nursery.Cookson, aged 23, is being sentenced for gross negligence manslaughter.Court proceedings revealed she placed Noah face down on a soft cushion inside a teepee in the nursery's baby room and used her left leg to hold him down to prevent movement while trying to get him to sleep.Latewood, 55, faces sentencing for a health and safety offence.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 18:32 LONDON
