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Two Men Arrested in Nottingham Mortuary Investigation Linked to Maternity Failures Police Action in Operation Perth Two men, aged 55 and 59, have been arrested in Nottingham over concerns linked to practices in a hospital mortuary service. They are suspected of misconduct in a public office. Police confirmed the arrests took place on Monday. Nottinghamshire Police are running the inquiry under Operation Perth, which started in 2023 after serious maternity care failings were identified at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Background of the Maternity Investigation The investigation is tied to wider concerns that involve hundreds of cases where babies died or were harmed. The issues are part of a major maternity review in the NHS, which is one of the largest of its kind. The review is led by independent senior midwife Donna Ockenden. It covers around 2,500 cases and began in September 2022 after repeated allegations of poor care affecting mothers and newborns. Mortuary Service Under Scrutiny Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust runs mortuary services at both Queen’s Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital. These services operate under a licence from the Human Tissue Authority. Police say Operation Perth identified breaches of regulations under the Human Tissue Act. These breaches relate to how mortuary services were managed and run. Support for Affected Families Deputy Chief Constable Rob Griffin said the investigation may be distressing for families already involved in the case. He confirmed that families directly affected have been contacted. He added that more families will be informed as investigators identify further cases. Support services are also available through the Operation Perth information channels. Hospital Response Manjeet Shehmar, medical director at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, said the trust is aware of the arrests. He said the organisation is taking the matter seriously and will fully cooperate with the investigation.
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Two Men Arrested in Nottingham Mortuary Investigation Linked to Maternity Failures

Police Action in Operation Perth Two men, aged 55 and 59, have…

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