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

A woman has been arrested in connection with the death of Steve Bruce's four-month old grandson, Madison Smith, after she was discovered unresponsive

Posted Tuesday, December 17, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk

A woman has been arrested in connection with the death of Steve Bruce's grandson.

Bruce's four-month old grandson, Madison Smith, was discovered unresponsive at the home of Bruce's daughter, Amy, and her former footballer husband Matt Smith, according to The Sun.

Madison was discovered unresponsive just after 7am on October 18 when Matt went to check on him. A woman in her 40s has now been arrested on suspicion of neglect and bailed pending any further investigations.

A spokesman from Greater Manchester Police said: "We can confirm an investigation is ongoing and a woman in her 40s was arrested on suspicion of child neglect. She was questioned and released on bail pending further inquiries."

News of the infant's passing was made public when it was announced Bruce, who currently manages Blackpool, wouldn't be attending their clash with Barnsley.

A statement read: "The Club can announce that Head Coach Steve Bruce will not be in attendance at tomorrow's fixture against Barnsley due to the tragic passing of his four-month old grandson, Madison.

Steve Bruce thanked the footballing world for its kindness

"Everyone at the football club send their love to Steve and his family. We ask that their privacy is respected as they come to terms with this sudden and unexpected loss in their family."

Madison's funeral was held later in the month, and Bruce thanked the footballing world for the support it had shown him: "On Tuesday we laid my grandson Madison to rest. 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."