Arrest in hospital death inquiry

MANCHESTER – A 46-year-old male nurse has been arrested by police investigating the poisoning of patients at Stepping Hill Hospital…

MANCHESTER – A 46-year-old male nurse has been arrested by police investigating the poisoning of patients at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport.

The arrest came as it emerged the death of an 82-year-old man on New Year’s Eve is also being investigated as his medicines were contaminated. His is the fourth death being investigated. The suspect was held on suspicion of unlawfully administering a noxious substance. – (PA)

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