Arrests after woman dies following non-surgical procedure
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of a woman believed to have undergone a non-surgical Brazilian butt lift (BBL).
The BBC reported that mother-of-five Alice Webb, 33, died at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday after falling unwell. Gloucestershire Police’s major crime team is investigating and the two arrested people have been released on bail.
Ms Webb’s partner Dane Knight urged people to think of her daughters before speculating. In a Facebook appeal, Mr Knight said:
“[I] Want to say a heartfelt thank you to all family and friends that were here for us at our time of need, including all of the kind messages sent to my children and myself.
“There was some very beautiful messages sent by some of your children that formed a start of a smile from the corner of my kids’ mouths.”
He also urged people to think about who is around before speaking about Ms Webb’s death.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said:
“The safety of patients is paramount, and we would urge anyone considering a cosmetic procedure to consider the possible health impacts and find a reputable, insured, and qualified practitioner.
“We are exploring options around regulatory oversight of the non-surgical cosmetics sector and will provide an update in due course.”