Woman arrested over death of Steve Bruce’s four-month old grandson
Police have arrested a woman over the death of Steve Bruce’s four-month old grandson Madison. Madison Smith died at his home in October where he lived with Bruce’s daughter Amy and former Leeds striker Matt Smith. A woman has been arrested over the death of Bruce’s grandsonGetty A probe by officers has since been launched with police investigating a woman in her 40s on suspicion of neglect. In a statement, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “We can confirm an investigation is ongoing and a woman in her 40s was arrested on suspicion of child neglect. “She was questioned and released on bail pending further inquiries.” It is understood police are investigating the woman’s phone following Madison’s death. A North West Ambulance spokesperson said: “We attended a private address in Bowdon, on 18 October 2024 following a 999 call at 07:07. “One patient was taken to hospital. Two ambulances, a response vehicle, and an advanced paramedic attended the incident.” The heartbreaking news in October prompted Bruce to step away from his duties as manager of Blackpool. His temporary break from the dugout saw the former Manchester United defender miss the club’s League One defeat to Barnsley. Meanwhile, the footballing community offered their condolences to Bruce and his family. In the days after Madison’s funeral on October 29, Bruce thanked fans for their support. Bruce stepped away from the dugout following Madison’s passingGetty He said in a statement: “On Tuesday we laid my grandson Madison to rest. It’s been the worst time of my family’s entire lives and is something no family should have to endure. “I’d like to take this opportunity on behalf of all the family to thank everyone for the tributes and messages from inside and outside the footballing world.” Bruce’s son Alex released a similar message, stating: “I’d also like to thank everyone for the well wishes and messages. “There are no words to describe how painful the last two weeks have been for us all, especially Matt and Amy. Madison was the perfect little boy and the most perfect nephew, life will never be the same without him.” Bruce returned to the dugout last month for his side’s FA Cup win over Gillingham. Blackpool have since won four of their last nine matches across all competitions under the former Newcastle boss. The Tangerines are next in action at home to Aston Villa under-21s in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night.
Police have arrested a woman over the death of Steve Bruce’s four-month old grandson Madison.
Madison Smith died at his home in October where he lived with Bruce’s daughter Amy and former Leeds striker Matt Smith.
A probe by officers has since been launched with police investigating a woman in her 40s on suspicion of neglect.
In a statement, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “We can confirm an investigation is ongoing and a woman in her 40s was arrested on suspicion of child neglect.
“She was questioned and released on bail pending further inquiries.”
It is understood police are investigating the woman’s phone following Madison’s death.
A North West Ambulance spokesperson said: “We attended a private address in Bowdon, on 18 October 2024 following a 999 call at 07:07.
“One patient was taken to hospital. Two ambulances, a response vehicle, and an advanced paramedic attended the incident.”
The heartbreaking news in October prompted Bruce to step away from his duties as manager of Blackpool.
His temporary break from the dugout saw the former Manchester United defender miss the club’s League One defeat to Barnsley.
Meanwhile, the footballing community offered their condolences to Bruce and his family.
In the days after Madison’s funeral on October 29, Bruce thanked fans for their support.
He said in a statement: “On Tuesday we laid my grandson Madison to rest. It’s been the worst time of my family’s entire lives and is something no family should have to endure.
“I’d like to take this opportunity on behalf of all the family to thank everyone for the tributes and messages from inside and outside the footballing world.”
Bruce’s son Alex released a similar message, stating: “I’d also like to thank everyone for the well wishes and messages.
“There are no words to describe how painful the last two weeks have been for us all, especially Matt and Amy. Madison was the perfect little boy and the most perfect nephew, life will never be the same without him.”
Bruce returned to the dugout last month for his side’s FA Cup win over Gillingham.
Blackpool have since won four of their last nine matches across all competitions under the former Newcastle boss.
The Tangerines are next in action at home to Aston Villa under-21s in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night.
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