Former CEO of Hospital Where Lucy Letby Murdered Babies Apologizes to Victims’ Families
During the Thirlwall inquiry, Tony Chambers, the former chief executive of the Countess of Chester hospital where nurse Lucy Letby murdered babies, apologized to the victims’ families. He acknowledged that the hospital’s systems had failed and there were missed opportunities to stop Letby sooner. However, Chambers avoided identifying his own personal failures when asked multiple times.
Chambers expressed his condolences to the families affected by the tragedy and stated that he hoped the inquiry would provide answers and recommendations. Letby, who was convicted of killing seven babies and attempting to murder seven more between 2015 and 2016, is currently serving a life sentence.
The inquiry, led by Lady Justice Thirlwall, is investigating the increase in deaths and collapses in the hospital’s neonatal unit in 2015. Chambers admitted that the hospital’s systems failed and opportunities were missed to address the situation earlier.
When questioned about his personal accountability, Chambers struggled to accept blame but eventually acknowledged his responsibility as the trust’s accountable officer. He also denied discouraging the police from investigating Letby in 2017, stating that they shared information candidly with law enforcement.
The inquiry continues as Chambers and other hospital executives face scrutiny over their handling of the situation. The families of the victims await justice and closure as the investigation delves deeper into the circumstances surrounding the tragic events at the hospital.
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