Hospital bosses were 'disbelieving of Letby fears'

Letby accused of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder 10 others

Hospital bosses were "disbelieving" of concerns raised by nurses about nurse Lucy Letby, who is accused of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder 10 others, a court has heard.

Concerns raised by nurses

The concerns were raised by nurses at the Countess of Chester Hospital in England, where Letby worked in the neonatal unit. The nurses' concerns included that Letby was spending too much time alone with babies and that she was "always around" when babies died or collapsed.

Bosses 'disbelieving' of concerns

However, the hospital's bosses were "disbelieving" of the nurses' concerns. They did not investigate the concerns or take any action to protect the babies.

Letby charged with murder and attempted murder

Letby, who is now 32 years old, has been charged with murdering seven babies and attempting to murder 10 others. She has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The trial is ongoing.