Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths

Lucy Letby has been interviewed by police in prison under caution as part of ongoing investigations into more baby deaths at two hospitals, Cheshire Constabulary has confirmed.

The force said it had “recently” spoken to the former neonatal nurse over deaths and non-fatal collapses at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women’s Hospital.

Letby was convicted of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murder of seven more at the Countess of Chester between 2015 and 2016.

The 34-year-old’s lawyer told the BBC she had voluntarily attended a police interview and was not arrested, adding: “Lucy continues to maintain her innocence.”

Barrister Mark McDonald added: “The police have been briefing about further enquiries for over a year.

“Any allegations need to be taken seriously so we are only surprised by the timing of this new leak from the police.”

The police statement confirming Letby had been quizzed over more baby deaths followed reporting in the Daily Mail.

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