British police have arrested a nurse on suspicion of murdering eight babies. Who died in a hospital in Cheshire. The suspect, who has previously been detained, according to British media, is also suspected of attempting to kill nine other infants.
Police have been investigating the deaths of newborn children in the neonatology department of Countess of Chester Hospital for years. An inspector from the local police speaks of a "very complex and very sensitive case". He says that work is being done as soon as possible.
The children died in 2015 and 2016. The nurse, 30-year-old Lucy Letby, has been in the picture of the authorities for years. Police arrested her in 2018 and 2019 and also searched her home. She has now been arrested again.
Police inspector Paul Hughes says the babies' parents have been informed of the latest developments. “They are continuously supported by specially trained employees. It is an extremely difficult time for all these families. We must remember that the next of kin are looking for answers to the questions surrounding the death of their children. ”
Police have been investigating the deaths of newborn children in the neonatology department of Countess of Chester Hospital for years. An inspector from the local police speaks of a "very complex and very sensitive case". He says that work is being done as soon as possible.
The children died in 2015 and 2016. The nurse, 30-year-old Lucy Letby, has been in the picture of the authorities for years. Police arrested her in 2018 and 2019 and also searched her home. She has now been arrested again.
Police inspector Paul Hughes says the babies' parents have been informed of the latest developments. “They are continuously supported by specially trained employees. It is an extremely difficult time for all these families. We must remember that the next of kin are looking for answers to the questions surrounding the death of their children. ”
