Three senior hospital leaders have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the Lucy Letby case. The suspects held senior positions at the Countess of Chester Hospital during the period when the killer nurse carried out her crimes.
Cheshire Constabulary confirmed the arrests took place on Monday, targeting individuals who occupied senior roles at the hospital between 2015 and 2016. All three suspects have since been released on bail pending further inquiries.
Police investigations continue
The arrests represent a significant development in the ongoing probe into the hospital where Letby worked. The 35-year-old nurse from Hereford is currently serving 15 whole-life orders for her crimes against babies on the neonatal unit.
Letby was convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others, with two attempts on one of her victims. Her crimes took place between June 2015 and June 2016 whilst she worked at the hospital.
Corporate manslaughter probe
Police confirmed that both corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter investigations remain active. The force said further inquiries are continuing as part of the broader investigation into the case.
(PA) Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
