Two ambulance workers arrested after the deaths of six people

Two ambulance workers have been arrested over the deaths of six adults, Wiltshire Police have said.

A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of six counts of gross negligence manslaughter and four counts of ill-treatment or wilful neglect by a care worker in June 2024. Police also arrested a 59-year-old woman on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

Wiltshire Police said the two South Western Ambulance Service workers have been released on bail while further investigations continue.

"We can confirm that 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.

"This investigation has been ongoing since an initial report was made to Wiltshire Police in 2023 and detailed inquiries have been undertaken since to ascertain the facts," he added.

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 as part of the ongoing investigation.

The service said the two members of staff were "immediately relieved of all duties, including the treatment of patients," adding that one of the individuals is no longer employed by the trust.

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