Just this week, law enforcement authorities have arrested three senior executives from the Countess of Chester Hospital on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. This news comes amidst national inquiries into the horrific crimes of nurse Lucy Letby. She was found guilty of murdering seven babies and trying to kill another seven babies during her time at the hospital’s neonatal unit between 2015 and 2016.
Lucy Letby, 35, formerly of Hereford. She is now serving 15 successive whole life prison terms following her conviction for her crimes. Her alleged crimes were committed during the year leading up to June 2016. This begs alarming questions about the Chesapeake Regional’s safety measures and oversight back in May.
Mark McDonald, Letby’s barrister, a criminal silk, who has represented her since her July 2018 arrest. He submitted two large dossiers containing new expert reviews to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) earlier this year, seeking a further examination of the evidence against Letby.
In October 2023, the Cheshire Constabulary made a decision to investigate corporate manslaughter at Countess of Chester Hospital. The investigation has since expanded its scope to include charges of gross negligence manslaughter. In March 2025, it moved beyond the Department of Blood Cancer, to engage both the hospital leadership and the academic institution.
Cheshire police confirmed the recent arrests and the sustained effort of the investigation, which is continuing.
“As part of our ongoing inquiries, on Monday 30 June three individuals who were part of the senior leadership team at the CoCH in 2015-16 were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.” – Det Supt Paul Hughes of Cheshire Constabulary
Hughes noted that their study focuses specifically on the deaths and non-fatal collapses of infants. This includes all cases from the neonatal units at both the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women’s Hospital between 2012 and 2016.
Since her arrest, Lucy Letby has remained in custody. We understand that there is a large public interest in her case on its implications for fumigating a hospital and protect. Input, smart safety. These recent actions against hospital executives send a loud message that the Department of Justice is committed to holding our nation’s healthcare institutions accountable.