Two Arrested in Nottingham NHS Mortuary Probe

Two men, aged 55 and 59, were arrested by Nottinghamshire Police on suspicion of misconduct related to the operation of mortuary services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. These arrests are part of Operation Perth, an investigation into maternity services at the trust, which is currently at the center of the most significant maternity scandal in NHS history. The investigation uncovered breaches of the Human Tissue Act concerning the management and operating practices of the mortuaries. This news follows closely behind the imminent publication of a major independent report by Donna Ockenden, expected on Wednesday, June 22nd, which is anticipated to detail severe failings in maternity care, including racism. The trust has already faced considerable scrutiny, including millions in compensation payouts and previous prosecutions. A corporate manslaughter investigation was also launched last year. The police have begun contacting families directly impacted by the mortuary issues and will reach out to others as they are identified, acknowledging the distress this will cause, especially with the upcoming report release.