NHS Savile abuse probe widened

The investigation into the alleged abuse of patients at NHS hospitals by Jimmy Savile has been extended to other hospitals, the health secretary has announced.

The inquiry, currently focused on Broadmoor, Stoke Mandeville and Leeds General Infirmary, as well as a further 10 trusts, will be expanded to include other hospitals which have not been named, Jeremy Hunt said.

Branwen Jeffreys reports.

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