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Two ambulance service workers arrested as part of investigation into six deaths in Wiltshire
Two ambulance workers face multiple charges relating to six deaths, with both released on conditional bail amid ongoing investigations by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
- Wiltshire Police have detained two South Western Ambulance Service employees in connection with an investigation into six fatalities in Wiltshire.
- The investigation began in 2023 after concerns raised internally led the trust to start an investigation and promptly refer the matter to police.
- A man aged around 30, residing in the West Wiltshire area, and a 59-year-old woman were taken into custody in June and March 2024 respectively; both have since been suspended and prohibited from carrying out any patient-related duties.
- Both individuals are currently out on bail with conditions attached, and the trust emphasized that this is an isolated case posing no ongoing threat to patients.
- The investigation continues under Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker, with the trust working closely with police while advising the public to continue calling 999 in emergencies.
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Two ambulance workers arrested in major investigation into six deaths - Birmingham Live
Wiltshire Police said a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of six counts of gross negligence manslaughter and four counts of ill-treatment or wilful neglect by a care worker
·Birmingham, United Kingdom
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