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Major NHS hospital investigated over gross negligence following babys death

Logo The IndependentThe Independent
2023-06-05 12:59:51  • 2 mins

One of the NHS largest hospital trusts is being investigated over possible gross negligence manslaughter after a baby died 24 hours after her birth.

Polly Lindop died at St Marys Hospital on 13 March and Greater Manchester Police have now launched a probe into her death.

Police said its major incident team launched the investigation into possible Gross Negligence manslaughter after concerns were raised to the force and local coroner.

Manchester University Hospital Foundation Trust, which runs St Marys Hospital, is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country. Its services at St Marys hospital are currently rated good by care watchdog the Care Quality Commission.

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