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Foster carer left toddler on a bus in Enfield | Foster carer left toddler on a bus in Enfield |
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A toddler who was in foster care was left on a bus in north London, it has emerged. | A toddler who was in foster care was left on a bus in north London, it has emerged. |
Passengers raised the alarm after the child was left on its own in its pushchair when its carer got off the number 491 in Enfield last Friday. | Passengers raised the alarm after the child was left on its own in its pushchair when its carer got off the number 491 in Enfield last Friday. |
Haringey Council said an investigation was underway. | |
Scotland Yard says the toddler, believed to be a two-year-old, was taken to hospital for checks before being handed back to social workers. | Scotland Yard says the toddler, believed to be a two-year-old, was taken to hospital for checks before being handed back to social workers. |
It said a woman, who identified herself as the child's foster carer, later contacted emergency services. | It said a woman, who identified herself as the child's foster carer, later contacted emergency services. |
No arrests have been made. | No arrests have been made. |
The Met added that the council was working with its child abuse investigation team. | The Met added that the council was working with its child abuse investigation team. |
A spokesperson for Haringey Council said: "The child was found safe and well and we are undertaking a full investigation. | |
"As soon as this incident came to light, steps were immediately taken to arrange a new fostering placement for the child." | |
Haringey Council's social services department has previously been in the spotlight over its failings in the Baby P scandal. | Haringey Council's social services department has previously been in the spotlight over its failings in the Baby P scandal. |
Peter Connelly died in 2007 after he was abused. His mother Tracey was jailed in 2009 over his death. | Peter Connelly died in 2007 after he was abused. His mother Tracey was jailed in 2009 over his death. |
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