
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police told the BBC: “We’ve received a number of allegations and we’re carrying out enquiries to establish whether any crimes have been committed.”
Healthcare provider Cygnet, which runs the hospital, said a warning notice from the CQC had not yet been published, and it was still in discussions with the regulator.
A spokesperson said it “refuted” allegations of abuse, but acknowledged “inappropriate use of restraint during very difficult circumstances”.
“After careful consideration, we have made the decision to change the services offered at the hospital and to discontinue our child and adolescent mental health provision at the site,” he said.
“The hospital remains open as we make these changes and our immediate priority is to continue supporting the young people in our care.”
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