Three Former UK Hospital Leaders Arrested Suspected Manslaughter

British police have arrested three senior hospital managers on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter as part of ongoing investigations related to nurse Lucy Letby, who was convicted of murdering seven newborns and attempting to murder several more at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The arrests are linked to a broader inquiry into potential corporate manslaughter by the hospital's leadership during the period of 2015-2016 when Letby's crimes occurred. Detective Superintendent Paul Hughes emphasized that these investigations into hospital staff do not affect Letby's convictions, and the suspects have been released on bail pending further inquiries. Letby is serving life sentences with no possibility of release and has consistently maintained her innocence, with her legal team seeking to have her case re-examined. The police investigation also continues into whether Letby committed further offenses at the Countess of Chester Hospital and another neonatal unit. This investigation highlights concerns over hospital oversight and decision-making during a time of increased infant fatalities.