Glasgow Super-Hospital Investigation: Homicide Charges Possible
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, a health board in Scotland, is now a formal suspect in an ongoing homicide investigation concerning the deaths of four patients at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The investigation, which has been underway since 2021, was initiated after Kimberly Darroch, the mother of 10-year-old Milly Main, claimed that her daughter’s death at the hospital was murder.
Authorities have now revealed that prosecutors could bring forth homicide charges, although it is important to note that the proceedings are still in the early stages. Police Scotland confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and refrained from providing further details at this point in time.
The Crown office, responsible for conducting the investigation, is specifically looking into the deaths of three children, including Milly, and a 73-year-old woman at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. A previous official report indicated that Milly probably passed away due to an infection related to the hospital’s water supply in 2017.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde expressed their condolences to the affected families and acknowledged a communication they received from the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) regarding the status of the ongoing inquiry. The health board emphasized that this communication does not signify a final view taken by the COPFS and assured their continued cooperation with the investigation.
Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar emphasized the importance of seeking justice for Milly and ensuring the protection of families in the future. He commended the courage shown by Kimberly Darroch and all those who lost loved ones throughout this ordeal. Sarwar also highlighted that to date, no one has been held accountable for the tragic events that unfolded at the hospital. He called for the full force of the law to be utilized and noted the discrepancy in treatment between private and public-sector scandals.
The investigation into the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has attracted significant attention due to the allegations surrounding the patient deaths. As the probe continues, authorities hope to bring closure to affected families and introduce measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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