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Nicole Goodwin

Newcastle City Council facing prosecution following tragic death of six-year-old Ella Henderson

A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecution is being brought against Newcastle City Council following the death of a six-year-old.

Ella Henderson was hit by a falling tree at Gosforth Park First School on Friday, September 25, 2020. She died at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) the following morning.

Following her tragic death, Ella's parents described their "beautiful baby girl" as "so brave and so strong", and added that she brought so much joy to everyone she met. They also thanked Ella's teachers, the emergency services and the staff at the RVI who did everything they could to help her.

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