Police have arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of child neglect at a nursery in Wales. Gwent Police confirmed an investigation has been launched following a tip-off from Caerphilly County Borough Council.
A 49-year-old man from Cardiff and a 29-year-old woman from the Caerphilly area have both been detained on suspicion of child neglect, police said. The nursery has not been named, but police confirmed it is on Bridge Street in Blackwood.
Police statement on investigation
Detective Inspector Gavin Wilkes announced the arrests, stating: "We understand that allegations of this nature are upsetting and working with partner agencies, we are conducting a thorough investigation."
He added: "We are aware of social media posts circulating and while we understand the public interest in this case, we urge people not to speculate or post anything online that could impact the investigation. If you have any information that you think might help our investigation, please come forward to report to us directly."
Public urged to come forward
As police continue their enquiries at the nursery, locals have been warned to expect a heightened police presence in the surrounding area.
Those with information are urged to contact police on 101, online, or via a direct message on social media, quoting log reference 2600359497. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org.
