Detectives from PSNI Public Protection Branch investigating the allegations of ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey hospital, have arrested a 56 year old female this morning, Thursday, May 20, in the Antrim area.

She has now been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.

Seven people have been informed they are to be prosecuted by the Public Prosecution Service for a range of offences.

This includes ill-treatment and wilful neglect contrary to the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986, in connection with the alleged ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital.