Arrests Made in Ongoing Investigation of Infants’ Deaths Linked to Former Nurse

In the wake of the Lucy Letby case, three senior managers from the Countess of Chester Hospital have been arrested on charges of gross negligence manslaughter. This investigation, led by Cheshire Constabulary, reflects an ongoing review of the circumstances surrounding the tragic deaths of multiple infants.

Three senior managers from the Countess of Chester Hospital, where former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven infants, have been arrested as part of a police inquiry into alleged manslaughter through gross negligence. The arrests were conducted by Cheshire Constabulary, the police force tasked with examining the cluster of baby deaths that prompted widespread public concern.

These managers were integral members of the hospital’s senior leadership team during the years 2015 to 2016—the same period when Letby’s offenses occurred. Convicted in 2023 for the horrific acts that shook the community, Ms. Letby has consistently maintained her innocence and is currently appealing her sentences through the Criminal Cases Review Commission, which addresses potential miscarriages of justice. The timeline for a decision on this appeal remains uncertain.

While the police have chosen not to disclose the names of the arrested managers due to privacy regulations in the UK, they confirmed that all three were taken into custody on Monday, suspected of gross negligence manslaughter. Following their arrest, they were released on bail as the investigation continues, focusing on findings related to inadequate medical treatment that potentially contributed to the infants' deaths.

This latest development has reignited discussions about governance and accountability within medical institutions as revelations regarding healthcare oversight come to light.