Investigation launched as NHS trust apologises for Noah Woods data breach

Image source, Family handout Image caption, Noah's family paid tribute to a "happy, cheeky, playful" boy

An NHS trust has apologised to the family of three-year-old Noah Woods for the "extra anguish" caused after a data breach of his medical records.

Launching an "urgent" investigation, Dr Martin Mansfield, deputy chief medical officer at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, said that any unauthorised access of patient data was "completely unacceptable".

Disciplinary action will be taken if needed, the statement from the trust added.

A major search for Noah was carried out in the village of Brantham, Suffolk, after the child went missing on 15 September. His body was found the next day in nearby water by police divers.