Police are continuing to look into the deaths of six emergency patients following the arrests of two ambulance workers
The arrests, which took place on Friday, September 19, 2025, were exclusively reported by this paper and caused widespread concern.
At the time, police said that in June 2024, they arrested a man in his 30s from West Wiltshire on suspicion of six counts of gross negligence manslaughter and four counts of ill-treatment or wilful neglect by a care worker.
Officers also confirmed they arrested a 59-year-old woman on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in March 2025.
This week, the Wiltshire Police confirmed the suspects remain on bail as the investigation continues.
Previously, the force confirmed both individuals were employed by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT).
The ambulance service confirmed to this newspaper that it suspended two members of staff, adding that one of them was no longer employed by the trust.
Following the revelation of the arrests and the ongoing investigation, DCI Phil Walker of Wiltshire Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team said: “We have arrested a man in his 30s from West Wiltshire on suspicion of six counts of gross negligence manslaughter and four counts of ill-treatment or wilful neglect by a care worker.
“In addition, we have arrested a 59-year-old woman on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
“Both have been released on conditional bail while investigations continue.”
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Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the ambulance trust said it wanted to reassure people that the incidents were isolated and there was no ongoing risk with their service.
The spokesperson said: “As soon as the Trust became aware of any concerns, we immediately initiated an internal investigation, which resulted in a prompt police referral, and we have been working closely with them as part of the ongoing investigation.
“Two members of staff were suspended. The suspension of the two members of staff meant that they were immediately relieved of all duties, including the treatment of patients. We would like to reassure people that this is an isolated situation and there is no ongoing risk to patients. Please continue to call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
“One of the two individuals who were initially suspended is no longer employed by the Trust.
“Due to the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this stage.”
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