A hospital nurse named, Victorino Chua, who was arrested for being a suspect in the murder of three patients at Stepping Hill Hospital, has been granted bail until further investigations are carried out.

46-year-old Chua was also held for being a suspect of causing grievous bodily harm with intent on as many as 18 counts. He was first arrested by the investigators for tampering with the hospital records.

The police announced that Mr. Chua has been granted bail on all cases until further investigations are carried out. He was being questioned for deliberate contamination of products at the hospital between 1 June and 15 July.

Assistant Chief Constable Terry Sweeney, of Greater Manchester Police, pointed out that it is normal for the police to release persons arrested on suspicion to carry out more investigations. He added that the investigations are very complex in nature and the police are continuing the work and more arrests cannot be ruled out.

He added, "This man has been bailed in order for us to continue with our work and it is vital that the public, and in particular the media, do not jump to conclusions or second guess what the outcome of this man's arrest or our wider investigation will be.”