Barton family “determined to fight all charges and clear our names”

Barton Family release statement following investigation

Four members of the same family in Southport, have been charged following an investigation at a care home in Birkdale.

All four members of the Barton family involved in the case have issued a joint statement, saying: “We are determined to fight all the charges against us and clear our names of the allegations brought against us.

“We have been overwhelmed by the support and help from the local community since news of our arrest broke.

“We have fully co-operated with the police investigation every step of the way and are at a loss to understand these charges.

“That said, we will continue to fight them and eventually we will clear our name.

“We’d like to take this opportunity to assure people that Barton Park will remain open and as always will provide the best possible standards of care to our residents.

“We will now start the fight to clear our name.”

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