Cleared mother in medic complaint

Ms Williams was cleared of murder and manslaughter in 2006

A mother who was falsely accused of murdering her son by poisoning him with salt has asked police to investigate a hospital doctor involved in her case.

Marianne Williams was cleared in 2006 of the murder and manslaughter of her 15-month-old baby son, Joshua.

Her family has since complained to police about Dr Rodney Gilbert, of Southampton General Hospital, who raised suspicions about the death.

Dr Gilbert denies any wrongdoing and has been backed by his employer.

Joshua had high levels of sodium in his body when he died at the hospital in 2004.

A Wiltshire Police spokesman confirmed the force had received complaints which it had investigated.

He said: "Following an investigation by Wiltshire Police into these allegations a file has been forwarded to the CPS and a decision is awaited."

Dr Gilbert received the backing of Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Professor William Roche, medical director for the trust, said: "Rodney Gilbert is a dedicated and experienced doctor.

"The trust has every confidence in his integrity, skills and patient care. We support him in carrying out his duties as a consultant without any reservation whatsoever."