A tragic incident occurred at Dudley's Fairytales Day Nursery in 2022 when a 22-year-old nursery worker, Kimberley Cookson, pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a 14-month-old baby, Noah Sibanda, passed away under her care.

Noah, who had not yet mastered walking, was taken to the hospital following the incident but unfortunately could not be saved. His mother, Masi Sibanda, lovingly described him as a charming and adorable child who was always smiling and easy-going.

Cookson, along with the nursery's director and owner, Deborah Latewood, appeared in court where Latewood pleaded not guilty to certain charges related to the incident. The company that ran the nursery also entered a plea of not guilty.

The trial is set to take place in 2026, with Cookson awaiting sentencing upon its conclusion. Both defendants were released on bail until the next hearing, with a pre-trial review scheduled for December 5.