Cheshire Constabulary have today rearrested a woman on suspicion of murdering eight and attempting to murder nine babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital in Chester
Lucy Letby has been rearrested
A healthcare worker has been rearrested on suspicion of murdering eight babies.
Neonatal nurse Lucy Letby is under investigation in connection with the attempted murder of nine other babies at the neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
She is currently in custody assisting officers with their enquiries.
Cheshire Constabulary said the parents of all the babies have been kept fully updated on the latest development, which comes three years after an investigation was first launched.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Hughes, who is in charge of the investigation, said today: “In that time a dedicated team of detectives have been working extremely hard on this highly complex and very sensitive case doing everything they can as quickly as they can to identify what has led to these baby deaths and collapses.
“In July 2018, a healthcare professional was arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the deaths of 8 babies and the attempted murder of 6 babies at the neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
“She was subsequently bailed pending further enquiries.
