Prosecutors considering new Lucy Letby charges

Prosecutors considering new Lucy Letby charges

In Liverpool, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is deliberating on potential additional charges against Lucy Letby in connection with the deaths and non-fatal collapses of infants at hospitals where she was employed. The CPS received a comprehensive file of evidence from Cheshire Police detailing incidents at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women’s Hospital. Letby, a former neonatal nurse aged 35, is currently serving 15 life sentences for the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of seven others at the Countess of Chester Hospital during 2015 and 2016.

Cheshire Police’s investigation covers incidents dating back to 2012, spanning Letby’s working history and training in Liverpool. They have presented a comprehensive evidence file to the CPS for guidance on potential charges concerning the deaths and non-fatal collapses of infants at the neonatal units at both the Countess of Chester Hospital and the Liverpool Women’s Hospital, as part of Operation Hummingbird. Additionally, three ex-senior managers at the Countess of Chester Hospital were recently arrested by the police on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in a separate development.

The latest evidence submitted to the CPS is distinct from the arrests made for gross negligence manslaughter. It’s a separate aspect of the ongoing investigation into the incidents involving Letby. Cheshire Police continues to actively pursue leads and gather evidence related to the cases under investigation. Letby’s case has attracted significant attention due to the severity of the charges brought against her and the tragic nature of the incidents that occurred under her care at the hospitals.

The investigative efforts of the authorities aim to ensure justice is served for the victims and their families affected by these heartbreaking events. The legal process is unfolding as further details emerge, and the seriousness of the situation is underscored by the gravity of the charges faced by Letby and other former hospital staff

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