Alleged child rape at mental health hospital investigated by police
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Taplow Manor, formerly known as Huntercombe Hospital, Maidenhead
Police are investigating a report of a rape at a children's mental health care hospital in Berkshire.
Thames Valley Police said the alleged rape of a patient, a girl, happened in 2019 at Taplow Manor, Maidenhead.
It said the alleged attack was reported to the force by a third party on 3 November.
The force said it was conducting a thorough investigation into the allegation. It added no arrests had been made.
The 60-bed independent hospital provides specialist mental health services for young people aged between 12 and 18.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Taplow Manor, formerly known as Huntercombe Hospital Maidenhead, as requires improvement , externalfollowing an inspection in June.
At the time of the alleged incident, the hospital was run by The Huntercombe Group, which was later acquired by the Active Care Group in 2021.
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