Woman arrested over death of Steve Bruce’s four-month-old grandson

Police have arrested a woman after the death of football manager Steve Bruce’s four-month-old grandson.

The baby, named previously as Madison, was found dead by officers at an address in Trafford, Greater Manchester, on the morning of 18 October.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said on Monday that a woman aged in her 40s had been arrested on suspicion of child neglect.

She has been released on bail and the police investigation continues.

Bruce, 63, is currently the head coach of EFL League One club Blackpool.

He missed the team’s game against Barnsley on 19 October following the incident.

Later that month, he said on X: “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. It has touched us all.”

A GMP spokesperson said: “At approximately 7.10am on Friday 18 October 2024, officers responded to a concern for welfare in Trafford and sadly found a baby deceased.

“A woman in her 40s was arrested on suspicion of child neglect and has been bailed as we continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this death.”

Bruce previously managed the likes of Birmingham City, Hull City, Sunderland, and Wigan Athletic.

He spent much of his playing career at Manchester United.