Greater Manchester Police has opened an investigation into a number of allegations against staff at The Edenfield Centre, following a period of undercover filming at the mental health unit.
The investigation follows an undercover investigation by BBC Panorama at The Edenfield Centre, based at Prestwich Hospital.
It has previously been reported that the patients have allegedly been mistreated by staff members at the site, which provides secure treatment for adults with enduring mental health needs.
Head of GMP’s Public Protection Department Chief Superintendent Michaela Kerr said: “It goes without saying that these allegations are concerning. Since they were brought to our attention, we have been working with partner agencies to ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable individuals.
“We’ve also obtained the information required to open criminal investigations and enquiries are ongoing to ensure all offences are recorded and those involved identified.
“In consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, we are reviewing footage from Panorama with a view to prosecuting anyone who’s captured committing a crime. Anyone who has concerns about care they or a loved one has received should contact us or Crimestoppers.”
