Two ambulance workers arrested after the deaths of six people in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Police said the investigation has been ongoing since an initial report in 2023
Last updated 19th Sep 2025
Two ambulance service workers have been arrested following the deaths of six people in and around Wiltshire.
Wiltshire Police said today (September 19) that a man in his 30s from West Wiltshire was arrested in June 2024 on suspicion of six counts of gross negligence manslaughter and four counts of ill-treatment or wilful neglect by a care worker.
A 59-year-old woman was also arrested in March this year (2025) on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Police said both individuals worked for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and have been released on bail while the investigation continues.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker from the Major Crime Investigation Team at Wiltshire Police said:
"We can confirm that a major investigation is underway relating to several adult deaths in and around Wiltshire.
"This investigation has been ongoing since an initial report was made to Wiltshire Police in 2023 and detailed enquiries have been undertaken since to ascertain the facts."
A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, 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 on-going risk to patients. Please continue to call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
“One of the two individuals that were initially suspended, is no longer employed by the Trust.
“Due to the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this stage.”