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Two ambulance workers have been arrested over the deaths of six adults, police have said.<\/p>\n
The investigation was launched in 2023 and last year a man in his 30s, from West Wiltshire, was arrested on suspicion of six counts of gross negligence manslaughter and four counts of ill-treatment or wilful neglect by a care worker.<\/p>\n
A 59-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in March this year. Police have only released details of the investigation and arrests now.<\/p>\n
The two South Western Ambulance Service workers have been released on bail, Wiltshire Police said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“We can confirm a major investigation is under way relating to several adult deaths in and around Wiltshire,” said Det Ch Insp Phil Walker from the force’s major crime team.<\/p>\n
“Our focus is on supporting the families and loved ones of those who have died,” he added.<\/p>\n
Det Ch Insp Walker said the investigation has been ongoing since an initial report in 2023. The man in his 30s was arrested in June 2024.<\/p>\n
“Detailed inquiries have been undertaken since to ascertain the facts,” he added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A spokesperson for the ambulance service said it started an internal investigation as soon as it became aware of concerns and had since been “working closely” with police.<\/p>\n
The service said the two workers were “immediately relieved of all duties, including the treatment of patients,” adding one of the individuals is no longer employed by the trust.<\/p>\n
“We would like to reassure people that this is an isolated situation and there is no ongoing risk to patients. Please continue to call 999 in a life-threatening emergency,” the spokesperson added.<\/p>\n