LONDON (Reuters) – British police have initiated an investigation into allegations of corporate manslaughter at the hospital where nurse Lucy Letby, responsible for the murder of seven babies, was employed, according to authorities on Wednesday.
In August, Letby, now 33, was convicted of killing five baby boys and two baby girls at the Countess of Chester hospital in northern England, making her the most prolific serial child killer in recent British history. She also attacked six other infants between 2015 and 2016. Letby has been sentenced to life imprisonment with no possibility of parole.
Cheshire Police announced that they have commenced an investigation into the hospital itself.
“The investigation will primarily focus on the period during which Lucy Letby faced charges, spanning from June 2015 to June 2016, and will examine various aspects including senior leadership and decision-making processes to determine if any criminal activity occurred,” stated Detective Superintendent Simon Blackwell.
Blackwell clarified, “We are not presently investigating any individuals in relation to gross negligence manslaughter.”
In response to Letby’s conviction, the government expressed intentions to conduct an inquiry into the case due to allegations from senior doctors who asserted that concerns about the nurse were disregarded by hospital administrators.
Last month, prosecutors announced that they would pursue a retrial in relation to an additional charge Letby faced for attempting to kill another newborn. The initial jury was unable to reach a verdict on this accusation.
Letby has filed an application for permission to appeal against her convictions.
(Reporting by Michael Holden; Editing by Toby Chopra)
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