An employee at Mount Carmel Hospital was suspended today following an investigation into allegations of indecent behaviour with a minor, the government said.

In a short statement, it said the hospital management acted immediately on receiving information today about the alleged case.

The employee was immediately suspended and the Commissioner for the Promotion of Rights of Mental Patients was informed.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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