Man arrested over sexual assault reports at two West Midlands NHS trusts
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into alleged sexual assaults at two NHS trusts, Staffordshire Police has said.
Staffordshire Police said officers had been investigating allegations of sexual assaults at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust and Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust for the last three and a half years.
Officers have now finished reviewing patient records.
A 38-year-old man, from the West Midlands area, was arrested in December 2021 and has been released under investigation.
Staffordshire Police added that the investigation continued, and it was working to enable a charge to be made.
Releasing a statement, the police force said: "For the last three and a half years we have been investigating allegations of sexual assaults at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust and Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.
"This is an extremely complex investigation which is being carried out by a dedicated team of detectives. We have finished our review of patient records in the two trusts.
"A 38-year-old man, from the West Midlands area, was arrested in December 2021 and has been released under investigation.
"Working closely with a number of partners, the team have put robust safeguarding measures in place to protect the public while they work through their extensive enquiries.
"Our investigation continues while we diligently work through all of the available information.
"We have received written advice from the CPS on submission of a case file, and all agencies continue to work collaboratively to enable a final charging decision to be made."
A family liaison officer is supporting the victims.
A helpline is available for anyone who needs support. The NSPCC can be contacted on 0800 328 0904 or email help@nspcc.org.uk
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust runs County Hospital in Stafford and Royal Stoke University Hospital while Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust runs Russells Hall Hospital.
