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Care Worker Arrested for Rape at St Andrew's Hospital

2/4/2026

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A care worker at St Andrew's Hospital in Northampton was arrested on suspicion of raping a patient.
The arrest is part of a probe into staff suspected of neglect and ill treatment linked to July 2025.
Northamptonshire Police said one suspect is on bail while the inquiry continues.
St Andrew's has faced earlier arrests for corporate manslaughter linked to patient deaths.
The hospital has suspended staff involved in the investigations.

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Story summary

A care worker at St Andrew's Hospital in Northampton was arrested on suspicion of raping a patient.
The arrest is part of a probe into staff suspected of neglect and ill treatment linked to July 2025.
Northamptonshire Police said one suspect is on bail while the inquiry continues.
St Andrew's has faced earlier arrests for corporate manslaughter linked to patient deaths.
The hospital has suspended staff involved in the investigations.