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Nursery closed as police carry out investigation

A 37-year-old woman has been arrested as police investigate a nursery in Wiltshire.

Little Angels Nursery in Calne has been closed by Ofsted while an investigation is carried out.

Wiltshire Police said in a statement, ‘We can confirm that police are conducting an investigation into allegations relating to Little Angels Nursery in Calne.

‘The nursery has been closed by Ofsted and staff from the nursery are in the process of informing all parents of the closure.’

Police said that the woman was arrested on Saturday 16 August and taken to nearby Melksham police station. She has since been released on bail and enquiries continue.

Owner Rachel Everitt confirmed that a member of her staff had been arrested and called the news ‘a great big shock’.

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