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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Lucy Letby lawyer claims killer nurse learned of new charges in jail 'gossip'
Britain's most prolific child killer discovered she was facing yet more charges over the deaths of multiple babies through chatter behind bars, her lawyer claims Lucy Letby discovered she had yet more charges over the deaths of babies in hospital from prison 'gossip' instead of police, her lawyer complained. Letby's barrister Mark McDonald said cops failed to inform his team of the charges and did not 'have the courtesy' to tell them it was handing a new file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). It is understood to concern new baby deaths and non-fatal collapses at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women's Hospital when Letby worked there between 2012 and 2016. He said she was forced to find out through "gossip". He told The Telegraph: 'One could be cynical and say that the police are afraid of what will happen when Lucy's conviction is overturned.' 'We will cross every bridge when we get to it, but if Lucy is charged I know we have a whole army of internationally renowned medical experts who will totally undermine the prosecution's unfounded allegations.' The 35-year-old from Herefordshire was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill seven more whilst she worked as a nurse at the Countess of Chester in 2015 and 2016. She is currently serving 15 whole-life orders and is Britain's most prolific child killer. She is serving her sentences behind bars at Low Newton, a Durham prison. The CPS said had received "a full file of evidence from Cheshire Constabulary" asking the force to consider further allegations against the woman dubbed 'The Angel of Death'. It said these were "in relation to deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women's Hospital". It comes after three of Letby's bosses were arrested on Tuesday, in a turn of events that cast doubt over Letby's future. The ex members of the senior leadership team at a hospital where Letby worked were arrested in connection with alleged manslaughter. The three were in leadership roles at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 20015 and 2016 but have not been named. They were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. However, Letby's lawyer McDonald told the Telegraph that the police didn't tell Letby's legal team about the new file. In a statement, a spokesman for the CPS said: "We will now carefully consider the evidence to determine whether any further criminal charges should be brought. "As always, we will make that decision independently, based on the evidence and in line with our legal test." A spokeswoman for Cheshire Police confirmed the force had submitted "a full file of evidence to the CPS for charging advice regarding the ongoing investigation". Investigators are looking into the deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the neo-natal units of both hospitals as part of Operation Hummingbird. This process to determine whether Letby will face further charges is expected to take several week s and involve consultation with many of Britain's most senior legal brains.
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Lucy Letby learned she faces MORE charges over baby deaths in jail ‘gossip' lawyer claims – as 2nd hosp dragged in probe
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COPS didn't tell killer nurse Lucy Letby she could be facing further charges and she found out through "gossip", her legal team has complained. Letby's barrister Mark McDonald moaned that police didn't 'have the courtesy' to tell them it was handing a new file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 COPS didn't tell killer nurse Lucy Letby she could be facing further charges Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 3 The 35-year-old from Herefordshire was convicted of murdering seven babies Credit: PA 3 Letby's barrister Mark McDonald moaned that police didn't 'have the courtesy' to tell them it was handing a new file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service Credit: PA It is understood to concern new baby deaths and non-fatal collapses at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women's Hospital between 2012 and 2016. The 35-year-old from Herefordshire was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill seven others while working at the Countess of Chester in 2015 and 2016. She is serving 15 whole-life orders and is Britain's most prolific child killer. The Crown Prosecution Service said it had received "a full file of evidence from Cheshire Constabulary" askingthe force to consider further allegations. These are "in relation to deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women's Hospital". This comes after three people - who were in senior leadership roles at the Countess of Chester Hospital - were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter as part of an investigation into the baby deaths. But Mr McDonald told the Telegraph that the police didn't tell Letby's legal team about the new file. He claimed this forced her to find out through "gossip". 'One could be cynical and say that the police are afraid of what will happen when Lucy's conviction is overturned. 'We will cross every bridge when we get to it, but if Lucy is charged I know we have a whole army of internationally renowned medical experts who will totally undermine the prosecution's unfounded allegations.' In a statement, a spokesman for the CPS said: "We will now carefully consider the evidence to determine whether any further criminal charges should be brought. "As always, we will make that decision independently, based on the evidence and in line with our legal test." A spokeswoman for Cheshire Police confirmed the force had submitted "a full file of evidence to the CPS for charging advice regarding the ongoing investigation". Investigators are looking into the deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the neo-natal units of both hospitals as part of Operation Hummingbird. This process to determine whether Letby will face further charges is expected to take several weeks and involve consultation with many of Britain's most senior legal brains. On top of the recent arrests for suspected gross negligence manslaughter, there is also an ongoing investigation into corporate manslaughter at the Countess of Chester Hospital. All three ex-bosses arrested have been bailed, with their identities not yet being released by police. Cops also added that these arrests do not have any impact on the killer nurse's convictions. Letby's barrister Mr McDonald added that the police's latest announcement came at a "very sensitive time" and that a proper and full public inquiry into failings by the hospital is needed.
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Lucy Letby learned she faces MORE charges over baby deaths in jail ‘gossip' lawyer claims – as 2nd hosp dragged in probe
COPS didn't tell killer nurse Lucy Letby she could be facing further charges and she found out through "gossip", her legal team has complained. Letby's barrister Mark McDonald moaned that police didn't 'have the courtesy' to tell them it was handing a new file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service. 3 COPS didn't tell killer nurse Lucy Letby she could be facing further charges Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 3 The 35-year-old from Herefordshire was convicted of murdering seven babies Credit: PA 3 Letby's barrister Mark McDonald moaned that police didn't 'have the courtesy' to tell them it was handing a new file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service Credit: PA It is understood to concern new baby deaths and non-fatal collapses at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women's Hospital between 2012 and 2016. The 35-year-old from Herefordshire was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill seven others while working at the Countess of Chester in 2015 and 2016. She is serving 15 whole-life orders and is Britain's most prolific child killer. The Crown Prosecution Service said it had received "a full file of evidence from Cheshire Constabulary" askingthe force to consider further allegations. Read more These are "in relation to deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women's Hospital". This comes after three people - who were in senior leadership roles at the Countess of Chester Hospital - were on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter as part of an investigation into the . But Mr McDonald told the He claimed this forced her to find out through "gossip". Most read in The Sun 'One could be cynical and say that the police are afraid of what will happen when Lucy's conviction is overturned. 'We will cross every bridge when we get to it, but if Lucy is charged I know we have a whole army of internationally renowned medical experts who will totally undermine the prosecution's unfounded allegations.' In a statement, a spokesman for the CPS said: "We will now carefully consider the evidence to determine whether any further criminal charges should be brought. "As always, we will make that decision independently, based on the evidence and in line with our legal test." A spokeswoman for Cheshire Police confirmed the force had submitted "a full file of evidence to the CPS for charging advice regarding the ongoing investigation". Investigators are looking into the deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the neo-natal units of both hospitals as part of Operation Hummingbird. This process to determine whether Letby will face further charges is On top of the recent arrests for suspected gross negligence manslaughter, there is also an ongoing investigation into corporate manslaughter at the Countess of Chester Hospital. All three ex-bosses arrested have been bailed, with their identities not yet being released by police. Cops also added that these arrests Letby's barrister Mr McDonald added that the police's latest announcement came at a "very sensitive time" and that a proper and full public inquiry into failings by the hospital is needed. The charges Letby has been convicted of in full Child A, allegation of murder. The Crown said Letby injected air intravenously into the bloodstream of the baby boy. COUNT 1 GUILTY . Child B, allegation of attempted murder. The Crown said Letby attempted to murder the baby girl, the twin sister of Child A, by injecting air into her bloodstream. COUNT 2 GUILTY . Child C, allegation of murder. Prosecutors said Letby forced air down a feeding tube and into the stomach of the baby boy. COUNT 3 GUILTY . Child D, allegation of murder. The Crown said air was injected intravenously into the baby girl. COUNT 4 GUILTY . Child E, allegation of murder. The Crown said Letby murdered the twin baby boy with an injection of air into the bloodstream and also deliberately caused bleeding to the infant. COUNT 5 GUILTY . Child F, allegation of attempted murder. Letby was said by prosecutors to have poisoned the twin brother of Child E with insulin. COUNT 6 GUILTY . Child I, allegation of murder. The prosecution said Letby killed the baby girl at the fourth attempt and had given her air and overfed her with milk. COUNT 12 GUILTY. Child K, allegation of attempted murder. The prosecution said Letby compromised the baby girl as she deliberately dislodged a breathing tube. COUNT 14 JURY COULD NOT REACH VERDICT AT ORIGINAL TRIAL, NOW GUILTY AFTER RETRIAL Child L, allegation of attempted murder. The Crown said the nurse poisoned the twin baby boy with insulin. COUNT 15 GUILTY. Child M, allegation of attempted murder. Prosecutors said Letby injected air into the bloodstream of Child L's twin brother. COUNT 16 GUILTY. Child N, three allegations of attempted murder. The Crown said Letby inflicted trauma in the baby boy's throat and also injected him with air in the bloodstream. COUNT 17 GUILTY, COUNT 18 JURY COULD NOT REACH VERDICT, COUNT 19 JURY COULD NOT REACH VERDICT. Child O, allegation of murder. Prosecutors say Letby attacked the triplet boy by injecting him with air, overfeeding him with milk and inflicting trauma to his liver with "severe force". COUNT 20 GUILTY. Child P, allegation of murder. Prosecutors said the nurse targeted the triplet brother of Child O by overfeeding him with milk, injecting air and dislodging his breathing tube. COUNT 21 GUILTY. Child Q, allegation of attempted murder. The Crown said Letby injected the baby boy with liquid, and possibly air, down his feeding tube. COUNT 22 JURY COULD NOT REACH VERDICT
Wales Online
7 days ago
- Wales Online
Lucy Letby could face more charges over babies under her care
Lucy Letby could face more charges over babies under her care The incidents go back to 2012, back when Letby was first working at the Liverpool Women's Hospital. Lucy Letby may face additional charges relating to babies under her care (Image: PA ) Lucy Letby may face additional charges relating to babies under her care. The former neonatal nurse who is currently serving 15 life sentences for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others at the Countess of Chester Hospital may face additional charges, it is understood. It comes after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) received a "full file of evidence" from Cheshire Police regarding incidents dating back to 2012 when Letby was employed at the Liverpool Women's Hospital. The incidents, which are being investigated by Cheshire Police, go back to 2012, back when Letby was at the Liverpool Women's Hospital. The police said it had "submitted a full file of evidence to the CPS for charging advice regarding the ongoing investigation into deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the neonatal units of both the Countess of Chester Hospital and the Liverpool Women's Hospital as part of Operation Hummingbird". Don't miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter here This follows confirmation from the police that three bosses have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter at the hospital Lucy Letby worked at. The Countess of Chester Hospital bosses, who have not been named, were arrested on Monday as investigations into the baby deaths connected to Lucy Letby continue. Det Supt Paul Hughes of Cheshire constabulary said on Tuesday: "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. Article continues below "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 2015-16, were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. "All three have subsequently been bailed pending further enquiries." Article continues below Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners.
Glasgow Times
02-07-2025
- Glasgow Times
Killer nurse Lucy Letby could face more charges
The allegations are now being considered by lawyers at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) after receiving the new evidence from Cheshire Police in recent days. The number and exact nature of the potential new offences has not been made public yet and it could take weeks before a decision is made on whether to charge Letby with more offences. In a statement, a CPS spokesman said: 'We can confirm that we have received a full file of evidence from Cheshire Constabulary asking us to consider further allegations in relation to deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women's Hospital. 'We will now carefully consider the evidence to determine whether any further criminal charges should be brought. Letby was a nurse at Liverpool Women's Hospital (Alamy/PA) 'As always, we will make that decision independently, based on the evidence and in line with our legal test.' A spokeswoman for Cheshire Police said: 'We can confirm that Cheshire Constabulary has submitted a full file of evidence to the CPS for charging advice regarding the ongoing investigation into 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 as part of Operation Hummingbird.' The Daily Mail has reported consideration of any new charges will involve the Government's most senior lawyers, including Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions, and Attorney General Lord Hermer KC. News of potential fresh charges emerged hours after police confirmed three people who were part of the senior leadership team at the hospital where Letby worked have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. Cheshire Constabulary said the suspects, who occupied senior positions at the Countess of Chester Hospital (CoCH) between 2015 and 2016, were arrested on Monday. All three have since been bailed pending further inquiries, the force added. Lady Justice Thirlwall will deliver her findings in early 2026 (Peter Byrne/PA) Letby, 35, from Hereford, is serving 15 whole-life orders after she was convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others, with two attempts on one of her victims, between June 2015 and June 2016. Police said corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter probes are continuing. Following the arrests, senior investigating officer Detective Superintendent Paul Hughes 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 (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. '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.' A spokeswoman for CoCH reiterated it 'would not be appropriate' for the hospital to comment 'due to the Thirlwall Inquiry and the ongoing police investigations'. The Countess of Chester Hospital in Chester, where Letby worked (PA) Letby's barrister Mark McDonald said the police's latest announcement has come at a 'very sensitive time' and that a proper and full public inquiry into failings by the hospital is needed. He said: 'Yet another press release from the police at a very sensitive time when the CCRC (Criminal Cases Review Commission) are looking at the case of Lucy Letby. 'Despite this, the concerns many have raised will not go away, and we will continue to publicly discuss them. 'The reality is that 26 internationally renowned experts have looked at this case and the lead expert has concluded that no crime was committed, no babies were murdered. 'What is needed is a proper and full public inquiry into the failings of the neonatal and paediatric medical care unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital.' On Wednesday, Mr McDonald added: 'We will cross every bridge when we get to it but if Lucy is charged I know we have a whole army of internationally renowned medical experts who will totally undermine the prosecution's unfounded allegations.' Police are continuing a review of deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the neonatal units of the Countess of Chester and Liverpool Women's Hospital during Letby's time as a nurse from 2012 to 2016. Letby, who has always maintained her innocence, lost two bids last year to challenge her convictions at the Court of Appeal for the seven murders and seven attempted murders, and in October for the attempted murder of a baby girl, which she was convicted of by a different jury at a retrial. Lady Justice Thirlwall is due to publish the findings from her public inquiry in early 2026.
