Patient found d3ad in hospital catering oven

A hospital is being probed after the body of a patient was discovered in a kitchen oven

The man’s remains were found in the catering appliance at Kettering General Hospital. Police were called on Friday following the disturbing discovery, with the reason why the man ended up in the over still a mystery.

The area was cordoned off while officers investigated, though police have since confirmed they are not treating the death as suspicious. No details have been released regarding how the man came to be in the oven as the hospital has launched its own investigation into the tragedy.

Now Northamptonshire Police says detectives are investigating what happened, with the force saying there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.

A force spokeswoman said: “Police officers were called to the sudden d3ath of a man at Kettering General Hospital on Friday, September 6.

“We are not treating this death as suspicious and will be preparing a report for the coroner. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this time.”

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group chief nurse, Julie Hogg said: “We are working with Northamptonshire Police so that they can complete a report for the coroner into the circumstances of this tragic incident. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones. We will not be commenting further at this time.”

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