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16/12/2019
Woman Arrested In Muckamore Abbey Probe
A woman has been arrested by detectives investigating patient abuse at a hospital for the mentally ill in Northern Ireland.
The 36 year-old was detained in the Antrim area this morning, Monday 16 December, as the Muckamore Abbey probe continues.
Police are investigating thousands of incidents following allegations of abuse at the facility, which treats patients with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
(JG/CM)
The 36 year-old was detained in the Antrim area this morning, Monday 16 December, as the Muckamore Abbey probe continues.
Police are investigating thousands of incidents following allegations of abuse at the facility, which treats patients with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
(JG/CM)
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