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North Wales Live
01-07-2025
- North Wales Live
Countess of Chester Hospital leaders arrested in 'manslaughter' probe after Lucy Letby baby murders
Three senior leaderhip members at the Countess of Hospital, where Lucy Letby worked, have been arrested, following an investigation into corporate manslaughter. The three, who have not been named, were in leadership roles at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2015 and 2016. It follows an investigation into corporate manslaughter, following the trial and conviction of Lucy Letby, for murdering babies at the hospital. Detective Superintendent Paul Hughes, Senior Investigating Officer for Operation Duet said: "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, reports the Mirror. "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. You can sign up for all the latest court stories here "In March 2025 the scope of the investigation widened to also include gross negligence manslaughter. 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. "As part of our ongoing enquiries, on Monday 30th 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. "Both the corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter elements of the investigation are continuing and there are no set timescales for these. "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."
Wales Online
01-07-2025
- Wales Online
Countess of Chester Hospital leaders arrested in 'manslaughter' probe after Lucy Letby baby murders
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Three senior leaderhip members at the Countess of Hospital, where Lucy Letby worked, have been arrested, following an investigation into corporate manslaughter. The three, who have not been named, were in leadership roles at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2015 and 2016. It follows an investigation into corporate manslaughter, following the trial and conviction of Lucy Letby, for murdering babies at the hospital. Detective Superintendent Paul Hughes, Senior Investigating Officer for Operation Duet said: "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, reports the Mirror. "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. You can sign up for all the latest court stories here "In March 2025 the scope of the investigation widened to also include gross negligence manslaughter. 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. "As part of our ongoing enquiries, on Monday 30th 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. (Image: PA) "Both the corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter elements of the investigation are continuing and there are no set timescales for these. "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." Find out what's happening near you
