New Arrest in Lucy Letby Investigation: Former Hospital Boss Detained on Suspicion of Perverting Justice In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the deaths of 17 babies at the Countess of Chester hospital, police have arrested a former boss at the hospital where Lucy Letby, the nurse accused of murdering the infants, worked. This arrest marks the third time in recent years that a senior former leader at the hospital has been detained on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. The latest suspect, a former hospital executive, has now been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, adding a new layer of complexity to the investigation. The arrest is the latest twist in a case that has raised questions about the hospital's management and the care of newborn babies.
Suspect is one of three ex-senior leaders also arrested last year on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughterA former boss at the hospital where Lucy Letby worked has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.Police arrested the suspect on Wednesday as part of an investigation into allegations of gross negligence manslaughter by ex-senior leaders at the Countess of Chester hospital. Continue reading...