Muckamore staff ‘threatened to cut off patient’s genitals if he reported abuse’

The Muckamore Abbey Hospital health facility in Abbey Road, Muckamore, Northern Ireland. Picture: PA

A member of staff at Muckamore Abbey Hospital threatened to cut off a vulnerable patient’s penis and break his jaw if he spoke about the abuse he suffered at the facility, an inquiry has heard.

A barrister, representing some patients and families at the Co Antrim facility said the mother of the resident was also intimidated out of making a report about concerns for her son.