Police probe gross negligence manslaughter at Letby hospital

Cheshire Constabulary has expanded its investigation into the Countess of Chester Hospital, where nurse Lucy Letby murdered seven infants, to include potential charges of gross negligence manslaughter against staff members. Following Letby’s conviction in October 2023, the police initiated a corporate manslaughter investigation focused on senior leadership's decision-making amid rising fatalities between 2012 and 2016. The investigation's scope has now broadened to assess the gross negligence of individuals involved, although specific suspects have been notified without any arrests made yet. Authorities emphasized that this expansion does not affect Letby's existing convictions for murder and attempted murder. The investigation remains ongoing, with no set timeline for its conclusion, as police aim to uphold the integrity of the process and support affected families.