Letby hospital consultant says inquiry makes for grim reading
Summary
A senior doctor who worked during the time Lucy Letby harmed babies at a hospital said the inquiry report about the case is very serious and sad to read. The report found many failures by hospital staff and managers to protect the babies or tell the police sooner, and the doctor took responsibility for not acting earlier.Key Facts
- Dr. John Gibbs was a consultant paediatrician at Countess of Chester Hospital when Lucy Letby murdered seven babies and tried to harm seven more in 2015-2016.
- The Thirlwall Inquiry published an 822-page report criticizing the hospital for failing to protect babies and delaying police involvement.
- The report said hospital managers ignored doctors’ concerns and did not alert the police quickly enough.
- Dr. Gibbs admitted consultants, including himself, share responsibility for not escalating suspicions sooner.
- Letby was convicted in 2023 and sentenced to 15 whole-life terms for the murders; her appeals have been denied.
- The Criminal Cases Review Commission is now reviewing her convictions to check for mistakes.
- Dr. Gibbs expressed frustration over conspiracy theories online supporting Letby despite the court ruling.
- The inquiry highlighted a difficult and tense atmosphere after Letby was moved off the ward but before police got involved.
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