Essex day nursery closed and woman arrested over childcare concerns

A nursery in Billericay, Essex, has been closed and a woman arrested after concerns over the treatment the children in its care.

Essex Police is carrying out an investigation at Abacus Day Nursery, on Orchard Avenue, Billericay, following concerns about treatment of some of the children in its care.

A 49-year-old woman was arrested yesterday in connection to the investigation, but has since been released on bail.

Detectives are working with Essex County Council Social Care Department to investigate the circumstances surrounding the allegations.

Current information received by Essex Police indicates that there have been no allegations of sexual abuse at this time.