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Two men arrested over Nottingham hospital mortuary practices

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Nottinghamshire Police have arrested two men, aged 55 and 59, in connection with mortuary operating practices at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The arrests are part of Operation Perth, an investigation into maternity failings that led to hundreds of baby deaths and injuries.

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Police are investigating failings in maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which led to hundreds of babies dying or being injured. As part of this, two men have been arrested in connection with mortuary practices.

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Two men arrested over hospital mortuary practices

Police investigating maternity failings in Nottingham have arrested two men in connection with operating practices in the city's mortuary service.

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust operates mortuary services at the Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital under a licence provided by the Human Tissue Authority.

Nottinghamshire Police said two men, 55 and 59, were arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office on Monday.

The force added the arrests were carried out as part of Operation Perth, which began in 2023 following failings that led to hundreds of babies dying or being injured.

The investigation has run alongside the largest maternity inquiry in the history of the NHS, led by independent senior midwife Donna Ockenden.

Operation Perth discovered breaches of regulations of the Human Tissue Act in relation to the management and operating practices of the mortuary services, police added.

Deputy Chief Constable Rob Griffin said: "We recognise this will be particularly distressing for affected families who are part of Operation Perth."

"If you are one of these families and wish to speak with us, please make contact with us by calling 0115 844 5002 or email [email protected]."

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