UNITED KINGDOM
Solihull News
More hospitals may be investigated as part of inquiries into sexual abuse by Jimmy Savile on NHS premises.
Jeremy Hunt said new information has come to light relating to investigations across 13 institutions as well as “reference to other hospitals”.
The Health Secretary said he has asked police to review all the evidence before relevant information is passed on to investigators “as quickly as possible”.
Investigations were launched into activities at Broadmoor, Stoke Mandeville and Leeds General Infirmary following the abuse revelations last year, along with inquiries at 10 other trusts.
But further “relevant information” regarding the presenter’s activities has emerged, the Department of Health said.
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