Lucy Letby: Families' solicitor blames hospital bosses for police delay
Summary
A report on the Lucy Letby case found that hospital leaders at the Countess of Chester Hospital delayed alerting the police about Letby's crimes. A solicitor representing affected families said the delay was the hospital executives’ responsibility, while the hospital leaders said they are reviewing the report but cannot comment due to ongoing investigations.Key Facts
- Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others between 2015 and 2016.
- Concerns about Letby’s actions were raised by hospital consultants but not reported to police until May 2017.
- The Thirlwall Inquiry found hospital executives repeatedly failed to be honest with parents, investigators, and regulators.
- The inquiry said hospital executives, including chief executive Tony Chambers, acted in ways that protected their image rather than addressed concerns.
- Some consultants who raised concerns felt bullied and ignored by hospital leadership.
- The solicitor representing families said the hospital bosses were clearly responsible for the delay in police reporting.
- Hospital executives named in the report are reviewing the findings but cannot comment due to ongoing investigations.
- Some campaigners and experts continue to question Letby’s convictions.
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