Seven people are to be prosecuted for alleged mistreatment of patients at a Northern Ireland hospital for adults with severe learning disabilities and mental health needs.
It is understood the seven facing charges are staff members at Muckamore Abbey Hospital’s psychiatric intensive care unit.
The charges announced by the Northern Ireland Public Prosecution Service (PPS) include alleged ill-treatment and wilful neglect of patients contrary to the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986.
The announcement comes after a lengthy police investigation into claims of patient abuse at the Co Antrim facility, which is operated by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
Seven face prosecution for alleged mistreatment at NI psychiatric hospital
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Seven face prosecution for alleged mistreatment at NI psychiatric hospital
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