Woman arrested in connection with Muckamore Abbey investigation

By Q Radio News

Police have arrested a 42-year-old woman in connection with allegations of abuse at Muckamore Abbey hospital.

Last week officers arrested A 52-year-old woman in connection with the investigation into ill-treatment of patients  at the hospital, which provides care for adults with special needs and learning difficulties.

A 42 y/o woman has been arrested in Antrim by detectives investigating allegations of ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey hospital.

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She was the 16th person to be arrested in the connection with the case and was later released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.

Last month, the PSNI said that seven people will be prosecuted for a range of offences linked to ill-treatment of patients at the hospital..

Allegations of abuse at the facility first emerged in 2017 and police launched an investigation into care at the hospital. 

A report into the governance and management of the facility by the Belfast Trust found serious failings.

Following on from the findings, the health minister announced a public inquiry into failings at the hospital.

(Muckamore Abbey hospital provides care for adults with special needs and learning difficulties)