Nine people questioned by police in connection with poison plot probe at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
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Police said nine people were voluntarily interviewed by police “in connection with allegations of poisonings and neglect of patients at Blackpool Victoria Hospital”.
"The healthcare professionals – three men and six women – have been released pending further enquiries," a spokesman for Lancashire Police added.
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Hide AdThe poison plot probe was launched in November 2018 after a whistle-blower raised the alarm.
Detectives believe elderly patients were given prescription-only drugs to keep them heavily sedated at night.
The drug, Zopiclone, is widely used and, when used properly, perfectly safe.
A “number” of post-mortems have been carried out, police said, though the force has remained largely tight-lipped throughout the investigation.
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Hide AdHowever, The Gazette revealed in the early days of the investigation at least eight people had been flagged as possible victims.