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Senior Lucy Letby hospital boss arrested

The suspect was bailed as detectives continue Operation Duet, the inquiry into possible corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter at the hospital.

  • On Wednesday, April 22, Cheshire Police arrested a suspect on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in connection with Operation Duet, an inquiry linked to the Lucy Letby case.
  • Operation Duet investigates corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter at the Countess of Chester Hospital, where Letby murdered seven infants between 2015 and 2016.
  • Detectives launched the investigation to "determine whether any criminality has taken place concerning the response to the increased levels of fatalities," including any "grossly negligent action or inaction of individuals."
  • Cheshire Police stated "searches at the property have now concluded," and the individual has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
  • Letby, 36, remains at Bronzefield Prison serving multiple whole-life orders while her legal team challenges her convictions.
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Detectives make perverting course of justice arrest in Letby probe

Cheshire Constabulary said a search warrant was carried out on Wednesday.

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