No charge in 'nurse poison' case

A nurse who was arrested on suspicion of poisoning two colleagues at a hospital in West Sussex will not be charged or cautioned, police have said.

Officers said the force had carried out a thorough investigation and there was insufficient evidence to charge anyone.

Reports of two alleged incidents involving pain relief drugs at Horsham Hospital were made earlier this year.

The 60-year-old woman remains suspended from work pending internal disciplinary proceedings by NHS West Sussex.

'No similar incidents'

A police spokesman said: "Sussex Police have worked closely with NHS West Sussex to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations and decided there is insufficient evidence to charge anyone in connection with the complaints."

He added: "There were no reports of similar incidents being uncovered during the investigation and no suggestion that there was any risk of harm to patients or members of the public."

The nurse was due to answer bail this week.

The reported incidents were alleged to have taken place in May and July this year.

At the time, police said the arrest of the woman, who has not been named, was on suspicion of administering poison with intent to injure.