Police have identified 24 suspects in connection with the deaths of hundreds of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital in Hampshire, as part of an ongoing investigation. The independent inquiry follows a 2018 probe, which revealed that the lives of numerous patients were prematurely shortened due to the inappropriate use of opioids.
The initial investigation, conducted by the Gosport Independent Panel, found that over 450 patients had been administered dangerously high doses of painkillers without appropriate medical justification between 1987 and 2001. The revelations sparked public outrage and calls for a thorough criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The newly identified suspects are believed to have been involved in decisions or actions related to the administration of opioids at the hospital. Police are continuing to investigate whether criminal charges will be brought against any individuals.
The families of those who died have long sought accountability for what they describe as systemic failures in care and oversight. Many are hopeful that the police investigation will finally bring justice and answers for their loved ones.
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities pledging to leave no stone unturned as they seek to determine who is responsible for the tragic loss of life at the hospital.
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