TWO men have been arrested after operating practices in a scandal-hit hospital’s mortuary services.
The individuals, aged 55 and 59, were detained by police investigating the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust’s maternity services.
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The hospital is being investigated for potential offences of corporate manslaughter after hundreds of babies died or were seriously injured.
Police are reviewing more than 200 alleged failures of maternity care at NUH but this figure could rise to about 2,500.
The pair have been arrested on suspicion of Misconduct in a Public Office.
A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Two men have been arrested in connection with operating practices in the mortuary service provided by Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust.
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“The Trust operates mortuary services at both Queen’s Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital under a licence provided by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA).
“The arrests of men aged 55 and 59 were made on Monday 22 June 2026 on suspicion of Misconduct in a Public Office.
“The enforcement was carried out by Operation Perth which is Nottinghamshire Police’s investigation into maternity services at both hospitals.
“Operation Perth discovered breaches of regulations of the Human Tissue Act in relation to the management and operating practices of the mortuary services.”
Deputy Chief Constable Rob Griffin added: “We recognise this will be particularly distressing for affected families who are part of Operation Perth.”
He urged families who might be impacted to get in touch with the force.
“Extensive support also remains available through the Operation Perth page on the Nottinghamshire Police website,” he continued.
