THE inquest into the death of an 18-month-old baby from Blackburn who died at Alder Hey Hospital last summer, has been adjourned until next month, the third time it has been put on hold.

Jake McGeough died in July after his parents took him to the Liverpool children's hospital thinking he had a chest infection.

A major investigation involving Merseyside Police and hospital bosses, was launched following the toddler's death. In November last year the hospital admitted negligence over his death, which occurred after Jake was given a muscle relaxant drug. Solicitors acting on behalf of the Royal Liverpool Children's Trust said in a statement: "We are instructed to admit that the administration of Vecuronium to Jake was negligent which caused or substantially contributed to Jake's death." It was also revealed two nurses could face criminal charges.

The Crown Prosecution Service is deciding whether there is enough evidence to secure a conviction.

A spokesman for the CPS said today: "Our chief officer is dealing with the case. We are helping police with their inquiries." An inquest in Liverpool was opened and adjourned until February 5 while more evidence is gathered. It was the third time an inquest has been opened and adjourned, the first in August, then November and this latest hearing. Jake's mum 24-year-old Keira McGeough, of Leicester Road, said the delay was hard but accepted the coroner's findings.

Keira, who with partner Wayne Knight, who has three other young children, Nicole, Danielle and Wayne, said: "It has been very tough for all of us. We don't even know what killed Jake.

"But we would rather get it right than rushing it."

Jake was transferred to Alder Hey after his parents took him to Blackburn's Queen's Park Hospital, with what they thought was a chest infection. He died three days later.

In August he was buried at Pleasington Cemetery. His parents went through further heartbreak at Christmas when it was discovered his grave had been robbed and vandalised.