Police are launching an investigation into dozens of baby deaths at a hospital trust in Nottingham (Picture: Getty)
Police are launching an investigation into dozens of baby deaths at a hospital trust in Nottingham.
Maternity units at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust are being investigated following a review by senior midwife Donna Ockenden.
The review will become the largest of its kind ever carried out in the UK, with about 1,800 families set to be contacted.
Chief Constable Kate Meynell said: ‘On Wednesday I met with Donna Ockenden to discuss her independent review into maternity cases of potentially significant concern at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) and to build up a clearer picture of the work that is taking place.
‘We want to work alongside the review but also ensure that we do not hinder its progress.
‘However, I am in a position to say we are preparing to launch a police investigation
‘I have appointed the Assistant Chief Constable, Rob Griffin, to oversee the preparations and the subsequent investigation.’
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