Three people have been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into a welfare inquiry.
Muirhead Care Home, near Alford, was forced to shut down – with its 31 vulnerable residents relocated – amid concerns over the welfare of the people that lived there.
A police investigation was also launched and now a 79-year-old man, a 78-year-old woman and a 56-year-old woman have all been taken into custody and released pending further inquiry.
A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course. Inquiries are ongoing.
Detective Inspector Davie Howieson said: “I would like to thank all those who have provided information and assisted with what has been a lengthy inquiry, supported throughout by our partners including Aberdeenshire Council and the Care Inspectorate.”
Three people arrested in connection with investigation at north-east care home
