Three Hospital Leaders Arrested in Lucy Letby Baby Murders Case!

2025-07-01 18:02:03.723

Three senior leaders at the Countess of Chester Hospital, where convicted child serial killer Lucy Letby worked, have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. The arrests follow an ongoing investigation into the deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the hospital's neonatal unit, and also at the Liverpool Women's Hospital where Letby had training placements. The investigation includes separate inquiries into corporate manslaughter, focusing on senior leadership decisions, and gross negligence manslaughter focusing on individual actions or inactions. All three suspects have been released on bail. These arrests do not affect Letby's convictions for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven more. However, Letby's convictions have faced criticism from an international panel of experts who questioned the medical evidence presented at trial, suggesting the deaths may have resulted from natural causes or inadequate medical care. Former UK Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has called for an urgent reexamination of the case. Letby's lawyer has also called for a full public inquiry into failings at the hospital. A public government inquiry is set for early 2026. The Countess of Chester Hospital declined to comment due to ongoing investigations.