TWO ambulance workers have been arrested as part of a major probe into SIX suspicious deaths.
Police have arrested a man in his 30s from West Wiltshire on suspicion of six counts of gross negligence manslaughter and four counts of ill-treatment or wilful neglect by a care worker.
Officers also confirmed they have arrested a 59-year-old woman on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust confirmed it has suspended two members of staff.
Both the man and woman have been released on conditional bail while investigations continue.
DCI Phil Walker of the Major Crime Investigation Team at Wiltshire Police said: “We have arrested a man in his 30s from West Wiltshire on suspicion of six counts of gross negligence manslaughter and four counts of ill-treatment or wilful neglect by a care worker.
“In addition, we have arrested a 59-year-old woman on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
“Both have been released on conditional bail while investigations continue.”
DCI Walker added: “We can confirm that a major investigation is underway relating to several adult deaths in and around Wiltshire.
“This investigation has been ongoing since an initial report was made to Wiltshire Police in 2023 and detailed enquiries have been undertaken since to ascertain the facts.
“In June 2024, we arrested a man in his 30s from West Wiltshire on suspicion of six counts of gross negligence manslaughter and four counts of ill-treatment or wilful neglect by a care worker.
“In addition, in March this year, we arrested a 59-year-old woman on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
“Both have been released on conditional bail while our enquiries continue.
“Our focus is on supporting the families and loved ones of those who have died, and we would ask the media to respect their privacy at this time.”
The ambulance service said it launched an internal investigation and has referred the matter to police.
It is understood that one of the members of staff that was suspended is no longer with the service.
A spokesperson for the ambulance trust said it wanted to reassure people that the incident was isolated, and there was no on-going risk to the public.
They said: “As soon as the Trust became aware of any concerns, we immediately initiated an internal investigation which resulted in a prompt police referral, and we have been working closely with them as part of the ongoing investigation.
“Two members of staff were suspended. The suspension of the two members of staff meant that they were immediately relieved of all duties, including the treatment of patients.
“We would like to reassure people that this is an isolated situation and there is no on-going risk to patients. Please continue to call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
“Due to the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this stage.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Wiltshire Police.
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