A 58-year-old woman was arrested this morning (Thursday 6 May) in the Antrim area by detectives investigating the allegations of ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey hospital.
She is the 19th person arrested in connection with the alleged abuse. Four people have been arrested within the past fortnight.
Seven people have been informed they are to be prosecuted by the Public Prosecution Service for a range of offences, including ill-treatment and wilful neglect contrary to the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986, in connection with the alleged ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital.