Two ambulance trust staff have been arrested in connection with the deaths of six people in Wiltshire, police have said.

A man in his 30s and a 59-year-old woman, who were both employed by the South Western ambulance service NHS foundation trust, have been arrested and released on conditional bail.

The man, arrested in June 2024, was held on suspicion of six counts of gross negligence manslaughter and four counts of ill-treatment or wilful neglect by a care worker, while the woman was detained in March this year on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

Both members of staff were suspended and one is no longer employed by the trust.

A spokesperson for the South Western ambulance service NHS foundation trust, said: “As soon as the trust became aware of any concerns, we immediately initiated an internal investigation which resulted in a prompt police referral, and we have been working closely with them as part of the ongoing investigation.

“Two members of staff were suspended. The suspension of the two members of staff meant that they were immediately relieved of all duties, including the treatment of patients. We would like to reassure people that this is an isolated situation and there is no ongoing risk to patients. Please continue to call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.

“One of the two individuals that were initially suspended is no longer employed by the trust.”