Colchester hospital ordered to make changes

A hospital being investigated by police over its figures for cancer waiting times has been placed in special measures.

Health regulator Monitor acted after data "inaccuracies" meant Colchester General Hospital had breached its licence to provide health services.

Monitor regional director Adam Cayley said the health regulator had demanded some "very specific actions" of the hospital board and had put in place support and scrutiny to make sure they were carried out.