A senior hospital boss has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in connection with the ongoing investigation into killer nurse Lucy Letby. Cheshire Constabulary executed a search warrant at a property on Wednesday, leading to the individual's arrest. The suspect has since been released on bail pending further inquiries.
Operation Duet
The arrest is part of 'Operation Duet', which is investigating corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The individual arrested is understood to be one of three members of the hospital's leadership team who were previously arrested in July last year on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Lucy Letby's crimes
Lucy Letby, 35, is currently serving 15 whole-life orders for murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others while working at the Countess of Chester Hospital's neonatal unit between 2015 and 2016. The investigation continues as authorities seek to determine whether any senior management failures contributed to the tragic events.
