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Three former senior officials from the Countess of Chester Hospital have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, as police widen their inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the crimes of convicted child killer Lucy Letby.

 

Letby, a former neonatal nurse now serving 15 whole life sentences, was found guilty last year of murdering seven newborns and attempting to kill seven others during a horrific spree between June 2015 and June 2016 at the Chester hospital. Her conviction prompted a far-reaching investigation, not just into her actions, but also into the hospital leadership’s response to the alarming rise in infant deaths during that period.

 

Lucy Letby being arrested 3rd July 2018

 

Cheshire Constabulary confirmed on Tuesday that three individuals who held senior leadership positions at the Countess of Chester Hospital during the time of Letby’s offences were arrested on Monday, June 30. They were all taken into custody on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and have since been released on bail while the investigation continues.

 

Detective Superintendent Paul Hughes, the senior investigating officer for Operation Duet, offered details on the direction of the ongoing probe. “In October 2023 following the lengthy trial and subsequent conviction of Lucy Letby, Cheshire Constabulary launched an investigation into corporate manslaughter at the Countess of Chester Hospital (CoCH). This focuses on senior leadership and their decision-making to determine whether any criminality has taken place concerning the response to the increased levels of fatalities,” he said.

 

The scope of the investigation broadened earlier this year. “In March 2025 the scope of the investigation widened to also include gross negligence manslaughter,” Hughes explained. “This is a separate offence to corporate manslaughter and focuses on the grossly negligent action or inaction of individuals. It is important to note that this does not impact on the convictions of Lucy Letby for multiple offences of murder and attempted murder.”

 

Addressing the latest developments, Hughes confirmed, “As part of our ongoing enquiries, on Monday 30 June three individuals who were part of the senior leadership team at the CoCH in 2015–2016, were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. All three have subsequently been bailed pending further enquiries.”

 

He added that the twin investigations — one into corporate manslaughter and the other into gross negligence manslaughter — remain ongoing. “There are no set timescales for these,” he said.

 

Hughes also emphasized that police inquiries are not limited to the Chester hospital. “Our investigation into the deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the neo-natal units of both the Countess of Chester Hospital and the Liverpool Women’s Hospital between the period of 2012 to 2016 is also ongoing.”

 

The arrests mark a significant escalation in the search for accountability surrounding one of the most harrowing criminal cases in recent British history. While Lucy Letby faces life in prison without the possibility of release, investigators are now probing whether systemic failures and leadership decisions at the hospital may have contributed to the tragic loss of life — and whether those in charge at the time should also be held criminally responsible.

 

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14 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

This appears to be a case of the authorities doubling down amidst the increasingly vocal movement that believes the conviction of Lucy Letby could actually be unsafe.

 

I very much doubt there will be any more convictions. 

 

 

I agree Jonny, though I hope you are wrong on the last count.

 

 

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There isn't a very high conviction rate for this offence, but it shouldn't stop it being tried if there is enough evidence.

 

Here's a link to the sentencing guidelines - https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/offences/crown-court/item/gross-negligence-manslaughter/

 

There are other inquiries going on that might result in similar cases, e.g. excess baby deaths, here only one example.

  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8vp3z5p79o

 

The NHS is in a mess.

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Like the foreign expert said if that was a hospital in their own country it would have been shut down ages ago. Would have never been able to operate in Canada.

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14 hours ago, Social Media said:

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Three former senior officials from the Countess of Chester Hospital have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, as police widen their inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the crimes of convicted child killer Lucy Letby.

 

Letby, a former neonatal nurse now serving 15 whole life sentences, was found guilty last year of murdering seven newborns and attempting to kill seven others during a horrific spree between June 2015 and June 2016 at the Chester hospital. Her conviction prompted a far-reaching investigation, not just into her actions, but also into the hospital leadership’s response to the alarming rise in infant deaths during that period.

 

Lucy Letby being arrested 3rd July 2018

 

Cheshire Constabulary confirmed on Tuesday that three individuals who held senior leadership positions at the Countess of Chester Hospital during the time of Letby’s offences were arrested on Monday, June 30. They were all taken into custody on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and have since been released on bail while the investigation continues.

 

Detective Superintendent Paul Hughes, the senior investigating officer for Operation Duet, offered details on the direction of the ongoing probe. “In October 2023 following the lengthy trial and subsequent conviction of Lucy Letby, Cheshire Constabulary launched an investigation into corporate manslaughter at the Countess of Chester Hospital (CoCH). This focuses on senior leadership and their decision-making to determine whether any criminality has taken place concerning the response to the increased levels of fatalities,” he said.

 

The scope of the investigation broadened earlier this year. “In March 2025 the scope of the investigation widened to also include gross negligence manslaughter,” Hughes explained. “This is a separate offence to corporate manslaughter and focuses on the grossly negligent action or inaction of individuals. It is important to note that this does not impact on the convictions of Lucy Letby for multiple offences of murder and attempted murder.”

 

Addressing the latest developments, Hughes confirmed, “As part of our ongoing enquiries, on Monday 30 June three individuals who were part of the senior leadership team at the CoCH in 2015–2016, were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. All three have subsequently been bailed pending further enquiries.”

 

He added that the twin investigations — one into corporate manslaughter and the other into gross negligence manslaughter — remain ongoing. “There are no set timescales for these,” he said.

 

Hughes also emphasized that police inquiries are not limited to the Chester hospital. “Our investigation into the deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the neo-natal units of both the Countess of Chester Hospital and the Liverpool Women’s Hospital between the period of 2012 to 2016 is also ongoing.”

 

The arrests mark a significant escalation in the search for accountability surrounding one of the most harrowing criminal cases in recent British history. While Lucy Letby faces life in prison without the possibility of release, investigators are now probing whether systemic failures and leadership decisions at the hospital may have contributed to the tragic loss of life — and whether those in charge at the time should also be held criminally responsible.

 

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Will they be named?

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11 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Time to take another look at the Doctor that accused Letby.

 

 

Well said.

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5 hours ago, arick said:

Like the foreign expert said if that was a hospital in their own country it would have been shut down ages ago. Would have never been able to operate in Canada.


Canada has its fair share of scandals but inquiries seem to go nowhere beyond a certain point.

The provincial colleges of Physicians, Nurses and the hospitals administrators are well-known for keeping outsiders away from their proceedings.

The Toronto Sick Kids is among the top with suspicious malevolent behaviors.


thttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_hospital_baby_deaths

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