'I always wanted to work with children'

NURSERY WORKER DENIES MANSLAUGHTER

- AMY WALKER

A NURSERY worker accused of swaddling a nine-month-old baby and strapping her face down on a bean bag prior to her death has told a jury she has 'always wanted to work with children.' 

Kate Roughley is on trial at Manchester Crown Court accused of the manslaughter of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan, who died following an incident at Tiny Toes Nursery in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport.

The 37-year-old, who was a deputy manager at the nursery, is alleged to have swaddled the baby in a blanket and put her to sleep on her front on a bean bag on May 9 2022, Manchester Crown Court previously heard. She then fastened a strap across Genevieve's back before she placed another cover over her, prosecutors allege.

Staff and paramedics performed chest compressions on the infant, but were unable to revive her. Genevieve was pronounced dead at Stepping Hill Hospital later the same afternoon.