A healthcare worker has been arrested on suspicion of murdering eight babies and attempting to murder six other babies, according to police.
Cheshire Police said the arrest was made following an investigation at the neo-natal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital. A police forensic tent was seen at an address in Westbourne Road, Chester, with officers investigating and standing guard nearby.
A healthcare worker has been arrested on suspicion of murdering eight babies and attempting to murder six other babies, according to police.
Cheshire Police said the arrest was made following an investigation at the neo-natal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital. A police forensic tent was seen at an address in Westbourne Road, Chester, with officers investigating and standing guard nearby.
Mr Hughes, who is leading the investigation, said:
This is a highly complex and very sensitive investigation and, as you can appreciate, we need to ensure we do everything we possibly can to try to establish in detail what has led to these baby deaths and collapses.
Due to the nature of the case and, as part of our ongoing enquiries, we have consulted with a number of medical specialists to ensure that we carry out as thorough an investigation as possible. We have also spoken to a large number of people to gather as much information as we can.
We recognise that this investigation has a huge impact on all of the families, staff, and patients at the hospital as well as members of the public.
Parents of all the babies are continuing to be kept fully updated and are being supported throughout the process by specially trained officers.
The woman remains in custody.
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