DETECTIVES from the PSNI’s Public Protection Branch investigating the allegations of ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey hospital have arrested a 54 year old female this morning, Tuesday, May 18, in the Antrim area.

She has been taken in for questioning and can be held for up to 24 hours.

Seven people have been informed they are to be prosecuted by the Public Prosecution Service for a range of offences, including ill-treatment and wilful neglect contrary to the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986.

This is in connection with the alleged ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital.