21 March 2023 , 14:03
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A hospital worker has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting staff members.
Lancashire Constabulary were contacted by Blackpool Victoria Hospital on March 14 by the hospital following a number of allegations of sexual assault on staff members.
Today, a man - described as a medical professional at the hospital - was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and is in custody for questioning.
The force said he has been suspended by the health trust.
Det Chief Insp Lee Wilson, of Lancashire Police, said: "We have today arrested a man in connection with a number of serious allegations.
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"I recognise the concern this news may cause both within the hospital and in the wider community but please be reassured we have a dedicated team of officers working to establish what has occurred.
The worker has been suspended by the health trust (Stock photo) (Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)"These are complex and sensitive allegations which we are committed to investigating professionally and thoroughly. We are offering support to those involved and they are being updated throughout the process by trained officers.
"If you have any information which might assist with our enquiries, please do come forward and speak to police."
The force added in a statement: "We recognise this arrest, and the nature of the allegations, may cause alarm and distress but want to reassure the public a thorough and transparent investigation is ongoing."
Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting log 1138 of March 14. Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.