A male nurse has been questioned over the murder of three patients in the hospital insulin poisoning inquiry.
Victorino Chua, 46, was originally held over claims that medical forms were altered and a female patient – who has recovered – was given extra medication at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport.
But in a dramatic move over the weekend, Chua was arrested in connection with the murder of three patients – Tracey Arden, 44, Arnold Lancaster, 71, and Derek Weaver, 83.
where police believe saline drips were contaminated with insulin.
in blood-sugar levels while on a ward at the hospital.
He is being treated as a GBH case because he was identified as a victim before his death.
Britain eight years ago, said: 'His job as a nurse is to save lives.
'Never in my life would I have thought it. I still don't think he has done anything like that.
'He's a good man and a good nurse. He's always been honest, hard-working and professional.
On Saturday night he was arrested on suspicion of three murders and 18 offences of causing GBH.
Newlands Nursing Home in Heaton Moor.
Weaver between June 1 and July 15 last year.
released because of lack of evidence.