Ambulance staff members detained for probe into six fatalities
In a shocking turn of events, two members of staff from the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust have been suspended, with one subsequently being terminated from their employment. The suspensions came following an internal investigation initiated by the Trust, which has since led to a police referral.
The investigation, currently ongoing, is centred around six deaths that occurred in Wiltshire. Two individuals, a man in his 30s from West Wiltshire who was arrested in June 2024, and a 59-year-old woman arrested in March 2023, face a total of ten counts: six counts of gross negligence manslaughter and four counts of ill-treatment or wilful neglect by a care worker.
Wiltshire Police is focusing on supporting the families and loved ones of those who have died, and has asked the media to respect the privacy of the families involved at this time. The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust encourages people to continue calling 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
The Trust would like to reassure people that this is an isolated situation and there is no on-going risk to patients. The suspension of the two members of staff meant that they were immediately relieved of all duties, including the treatment of patients.
The specific reasons for the suspension and the subsequent termination of employment of one of the individuals are not provided. The ongoing investigation has led to no further comment from the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust at this stage.
The search results do not provide information about the name of the person arrested in March this year in Wiltshire who is alleged to be responsible for the six deaths. No further information about the deaths or the investigation was provided in the paragraph.
A major investigation is underway in Wiltshire regarding the six deaths. Wiltshire Police is doing its utmost to bring those responsible to justice and provide closure to the families affected. The public is asked to remain patient as the investigation continues and more information becomes available.
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