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Evening Standard
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Kim Pilling

Real possibility that Letby’s convictions may be overturned, say former bosses

Former executives at the Countess of Chester Hospital want the public inquiry into events surrounding her crimes to be halted (Cheshire Constabulary/PA) - (PA Media)

The public inquiry into the crimes of Lucy Letby should be halted because of a “real possibility” that her convictions for murder and attempted murder may be overturned, say former hospital executives.

Senior managers at the Countess of Chester Hospital at the time of her attack spree on babies at its neonatal unit want the Thirlwall Inquiry to be put on hold until the former nurse’s legal battle to clear her name is resolved.

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