We can confirm that an incident occurred at Newton Hospital today (30 December 2025), and the Trust is working closely with Merseyside Police as they conduct their investigations.
Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our staff, patients, and visitors, and we are providing full support to those affected.
If you have an appointment at Newton Hospital or are the next of kin of an inpatient, our team will contact you directly with any updates.
All media enquiries should be directed to Merseyside Police, who are leading the investigation.