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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Josh Halliday North of England editor

Coroner opens inquest into five babies murdered by Lucy Letby

Lucy Letby
Letby, 36, is serving 15 whole-life prison terms after being convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others. Photograph: Publicity image

A coroner has formally opened inquests into the deaths of five newborn babies Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering.

In a 20-minute hearing at Cheshire coroner’s court, the senior coroner Jacqueline Devonish heard brief details of the deaths before adjourning proceedings until September.

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