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1 August 2011
Last updated at 06:19 ET
A nurse charged in connection with the deaths of patients at a hospital has been given a provisional trial date of February next year.
Rebecca Leighton, 27, is charged with three counts of criminal damage with intent to endanger life at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, Greater Manchester.
She also faces three other charges including theft. The charges relate to the alleged tampering of saline ampoules, saline bags and medical products.
Ms Leighton, of Buxton Road, Heaviley, appeared via videolink at Manchester Crown Court on Monday for a preliminary hearing. She was remanded in custody ahead of a provisional trial on 28 February 2012. She is next due to appear in court on 17 October for a plea and case management hearing.
Greater Manchester Police said it was no longer investigating the death of one of five patients at the centre of the tampering probe. The family of George Keep, 84, was told his death no longer formed part of the inquiry.
Police continue to investigate the suspicious deaths of Tracey Arden, 44, Arnold Lancaster, 71, Derek Weaver, 83, and Vera Pearson, 84.
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Rebecca Leighton, 27, is charged with three counts of criminal damage with intent to endanger life at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, Greater Manchester.
She also faces three other charges including theft. The charges relate to the alleged tampering of saline ampoules, saline bags and medical products.
Ms Leighton, of Buxton Road, Heaviley, appeared via videolink at Manchester Crown Court on Monday for a preliminary hearing. She was remanded in custody ahead of a provisional trial on 28 February 2012. She is next due to appear in court on 17 October for a plea and case management hearing.
Greater Manchester Police said it was no longer investigating the death of one of five patients at the centre of the tampering probe. The family of George Keep, 84, was told his death no longer formed part of the inquiry.
Police continue to investigate the suspicious deaths of Tracey Arden, 44, Arnold Lancaster, 71, Derek Weaver, 83, and Vera Pearson, 84.
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