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Sidford care home: two more die with covid

Two people still on police bail

Two more people have died with covid following an outbreak at a care home near Sidmouth.

Eleven deaths believed to be related to the outbreak have now been reported since 25 February at Holmesley Care Home in Sidford.

Specialist police officers continue to engage with the families of the deceased residents.

A 57-year-old woman from Sidmouth and a 30-year-old man from Exeter, arrested on suspicion of wilful neglect under the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015, remain on police bail pending further enquiries.

No other arrests are currently planned by police in relation to the ongoing enquiry.

The investigation is currently being led by Devon and Cornwall Police in partnership with a multi-agency safeguarding response in order to maintain safeguarding of those residents in the home.
 

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