Hospital investigates alleged 'snooping' of Sir Alex Ferguson's medical records

An investigation's been launched after hospital staff allegedly accessed the medical records of Sir Alex Ferguson while he was being treated for a brain haemorrhage earlier this year.

The Sunday Times reported at least five people at Salford Royal Hospital - including two doctors and a senior consultant who had nothing to do with Sir Alex's care - have been questioned over the matter.

The former Manchester United manager was discharged in June to recover at home following his illness.

The Sunday Times also reported that the matter's been referred to the Information Commissioner.

The hospital said investigations are on-going and it's apologised to the patient involved.

Sir Alex received thousands of card and emails after news of his illness spread.

In his first interview following his recovery he said thousands of cards were sent to the hospital from all over the world.

In July he thanked fans via a video message saying: "It’s made me feel so humble, as all the messages I’ve had from all over the world wishing me the best and the good wishes do resonate very, very strongly with me," the 76-year-old said.

"So thank you for that support you’ve given me."

In September, four months after the brain haemorrhage, he returned to Old Trafford for the first time following the operation along with some of the medical staff who had cared for him during his time at Salford Royal.