By Q Radio News
A woman has been arrested as part of an investigation into allegations of ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey hospital.
The 58 year-old was detained in Antrim area this morning.
Seven people have been informed they are to be prosecuted by the public prosecution service for a range of offences - including ill-treatment and wilful neglect.
Detectives from the Police Service’s Public Protection Branch investigating the allegations of ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey hospital have arrested a 58 year old female this morning Thursday 6th May in the Antrim area.
— Police Service NI (@PoliceServiceNI) May 6, 2021

Man charged with murder of Amy Doherty
New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears
MLAs set to be recalled over cancellation of special school summer schemes
Murder investigation launched after death of man in Portadown
Minister looking at ‘contingency plans’ for special school summer scheme