PSNI arrest 34-year-old man in Muckamore Abbey abuse investigation

Detectives from the PSNI’s Public Protection Branch have arrested a 34-year-old man as part of its investigation into Muckamore Abbey
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Jan 2020, 18:55 BST
General view of signpost to Muckamore Abbey Hospital in Antrim where a number of staff have been suspended by the Belfast Health Trust. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEyeGeneral view of signpost to Muckamore Abbey Hospital in Antrim where a number of staff have been suspended by the Belfast Health Trust. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye
General view of signpost to Muckamore Abbey Hospital in Antrim where a number of staff have been suspended by the Belfast Health Trust. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Police made the arrest in the Antrim area this morning, Tuesday 22 January.

This is the fifth arrest made by detectives investigating the allegations of ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital. To date one woman and four men have been arrested.

The County Antrim hospital is at the centre of a police investigation into allegations that staff abused patients.