Prosecutors consider further charges against Lucy Letby
Published: 7/2/2025

Former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby, serving 15 life sentences for murdering and attempting to murder babies, may face additional charges as prosecutors review evidence from Cheshire Police related to incidents at two hospitals. Letby's case, linked to deaths and collapses at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women's Hospital, prompts ongoing investigations. The Crown Prosecution Service is assessing the evidence for potential new charges, following Letby's denied appeals and a recent application submitted to the Criminal Cases Review Commission. Additionally, three ex-managers from the Countess of Chester Hospital were arrested for gross negligence manslaughter, as scrutiny intensifies around Letby's actions and broader NHS procedures.