Four arrests after concern for resident at Dorchester care home

Keren Wilkinson, chief executive of the trust that runs the home, said the incident involved "a form of restraint"

Four people have been arrested after concerns for a resident were raised at a care home.

Dorset Police said the issues at Signature House in Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester, were reported on 8 January shortly before 07:45 GMT.

Those arrested have been released on bail while inquiries continue.

Amica Care Trust, which manages the home, said it was "deeply shocked and saddened" by the incident, which involved "a form of restraint".

The arrests were made after reported concerns about a resident at Signature House

Chief executive Keren Wilkinson said it was "dealt with very swiftly" with the support of police and the Care Quality Commission.

She said: "I can confirm that there was a form of restraint used on the night of the incident, and this was discovered very quickly by the person in charge who took immediate action.

"We are working very closely with the family at this time and we are also supporting the other residents and their families who live at Signature House and also the staff too."

Police have not disclosed the alleged offences for which the four were arrested.

The purpose-built care home with nursing has 48 en-suite rooms and offers specialist care for residents with dementia or disabilities.

Its website describes rooms as "benefiting from 24-hour care, courtesy of our dedicated and qualified staff".