Muckamore: Tenth person arrested over abuse allegations
BBCA man has been arrested by police investigating allegations of the ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital.
The 59-year-old was arrested in the Antrim area on Monday morning by detectives from the PSNI's Public Protection Branch.
He is the tenth person to be arrested as part of the investigation.
The County Antrim hospital treats adults with severe learning disabilities and mental health needs.
It is the subject of a major police investigation into allegations that staff physically and mentally abused several patients.
Earlier this month, it was announced that a public inquiry is to be held into the allegations.
Police have reviewed thousands of hours of CCTV footage as part of their investigation.
The first arrest was made in October 2019, but no-one has been charged.
Last month, the Department of Health published a damning review into the leadership and governance of Muckamore Abbey Hospital, focusing on the period between 2012 and 2017.
