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Doctors were ‘shut down’ over Letby concerns, ex-senior detective tells inquiry

Former policeman Nigel Wenham was speaking at the inquiry into baby deaths at the hospital where killer nurse Lucy Letby worked.

Evening Standard

It’s likely that Letby murdered or assaulted children before June 2015 – doctor

Neonatal clinical lead Dr Stephen Brearey was giving evidence to the Thirlwall Inquiry.

The Independent UK

Lucy Letby likely to have murdered or assaulted children before June 2015 – doctor

Neonatal clinical lead Dr Stephen Brearey was giving evidence to the Thirlwall Inquiry.

Evening Standard

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‘Lack of transparency’ over spike in baby deaths, watchdog tells Letby inquiry

CQC official says hospital bosses had obligation to raise concerns during inspection nine months after first murder

The Guardian - UK

Hospital managers ‘disbelieving’ of doctors’ concerns over Letby, inquiry hears

An independent probe was ordered by the health trust in response to the allegations.

Evening Standard

What we’ve learned so far from the Lucy Letby inquiry: ‘cold’ character, missed opportunities and staff shortages

The Thirlwall inquiry has uncovered new details about Letby and the neonatal unit on which she worked

The Guardian - UK

Nursing boss tells Letby inquiry she ‘pleaded’ with hospital to contact police

Karen Rees tells Thirlwall inquiry she had ‘never been so relieved’ when police were eventually called

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Nursing boss apologises to Letby victims’ families for not acting sooner

The Thirlwall Inquiry into events surrounding Lucy Letby’s crimes is expected to sit until early 2025.

Evening Standard

Lucy Letby discussed babies’ deaths in ‘excited’ way, inquiry told

Deputy children’s ward manager says she had ‘never seen a response like that’ to death of a child

The Guardian - UK

Lucy Letby: police and CPS handling of case raises new concerns about convictions

Exclusive: Letby’s barrister says application challenging verdicts is being prepared using expert medical evidence

The Guardian - UK

Lucy Letby encouraged by manager to visit Alder Hey children’s hospital, inquiry hears

Countess of Chester senior nurse said placements would give Letby ‘break’ from stress, despite knowing she was under investigation over babies’ deaths

The Guardian - UK

Doctor secured Lucy Letby hospital placement while she was suspected of murder

Registrar who exchanged more than 1,000 messages with nurse tells public inquiry he believes he was misled

The Guardian - UK

Senior doctor ‘ashamed’ he failed to protect babies from Lucy Letby

John Gibbs tells inquiry into deaths at Countess of Chester hospital that police should have been contacted sooner

The Guardian - UK

Parents of babies attacked by Letby ‘kept in the dark’, inquiry told

One mother told Thirlwall inquiry she was unaware for six years anything had happened

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The Guardian - UK

Parents found baby under Lucy Letby’s care covered in faeces

Inquiry into murder of babies at the Countess of Chester hospital hears about newborn girl fitted with stoma

The Guardian - UK

Mother of Lucy Letby victim feels ‘very painful’ guilt over lack of postmortem

Mother of twins attacked by nurse tells inquiry other babies may have survived had she not agreed to doctor’s decision

The Guardian - UK

Lucy Letby: mother of murdered baby demands apology over hospital ‘failings’

Mother of Child D describes feeling she was ‘losing mind’ as she pushed for investigations

The Guardian - UK

Mother of Lucy Letby victim tells inquiry she feels ‘betrayed’ by hospital managers

Child C’s mother tells Thirlwall inquiry her family was ‘misled’ in a way that had ‘compounded our grief’

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The Guardian - UK

Lucy Letby: ex-hospital bosses ‘truly sorry’ for delay in reporting concerns

Thirlwall inquiry hears apology from four former senior managers for failing to contact police sooner

The Independent UK

Babies breathing tubes dislodged at another hospital where Letby worked, inquiry hears

Those recklessly promoting consipiracy theories over Lucy Letby should be ashamed, say bereaved families

The Guardian - UK

Lucy Letby: doctor criticises judge’s opening remarks at inquiry

Dr Michael Hall writes to inquiry saying he does not believe nurse received fair trial

Evening Standard

Junior doctors referred to Lucy Letby as 'Nurse Death', inquiry told

A public inquiry is looking into the circumstances around Letby’s crimes

The Guardian - UK

Lucy Letby referred to as ‘Nurse Death’ two years before her arrest, inquiry told

Inquiry into Chester hospital’s neonatal unit also told inspectors ignored ‘serious patient safety concerns’

The Guardian - UK

Lucy Letby speculation causing families enormous stress, inquiry chair says

Lady Justice Thirlwall says doubts over nurse’s convictions have come ‘entirely from people who were not at the trial’

The Guardian - UK

Lucy Letby: inquiry into how former nurse was able to murder babies begins

Hearings into deaths at Countess of Chester hospital’s neonatal unit expected to last about four months

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