Lucy Letby convicted of attempted murder of another baby girl

In a recent development at Manchester Crown Court, nurse Lucy Letby was found guilty of attempting to murder a premature infant by dislodging her breathing tube in 2016. This conviction adds to her previous guilty verdict for the murders of seven babies and attempted murders of six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital's neo-natal unit. During the retrial, consultant paediatrician Dr Ravi Jayaram testified that Letby was caught in the act of tampering with the infant's breathing tube. The police investigation is now focusing on the hospital's senior leadership and decision-making processes during the period of Letby's alleged crimes. Following Letby's arrest in 2018, an independent review was conducted to examine any potential failings by the hospital's leadership, with the findings to be reviewed by the Thirlwall Inquiry. Concerns raised by doctors about Letby prior to her arrest were reportedly overlooked by senior leaders within the NHS trust. The Thirlwall Inquiry aims to assess the effectiveness of NHS management and external bodies in ensuring the safety of infants in hospitals, with a broader focus on potential necessary changes within the healthcare system. Letby, described as the most prolific child killer in modern British history, showed no emotion upon being found guilty of attempting to murder the premature baby. The court heard testimonies from colleagues who had concerns about Letby's behavior prior to the incident. Letby maintained her innocence, claiming she never deliberately harmed a child. The parents of the affected baby expressed their pain and distress over the situation, emphasizing the lasting impact on all involved parties. The trial has now concluded, with Letby set to face sentencing after previously refusing to attend court proceedings. The jury deliberated on the case of Baby K, the infant targeted by Letby, leading to her conviction for attempted murder. Letby denied any recollection of the event and refuted all charges against her. The prosecution alleged that Letby interfered with the baby's breathing tube, although they did not attribute the infant's subsequent death to her actions. The case has sparked broader inquiries into hospital management practices and the safeguarding of vulnerable patients within the healthcare system.