Wednesday, 4 July 2018

Woman arrested in Countess of Chester Hospital baby deaths probe

Woman arrested in Countess of Chester Hospital baby deaths probe A healthcare professional has been arrested on suspicion of murdering eight babies and attempting to kill six others at a hospital.

Cheshire Police said the woman's arrest was a significant step forward in an investigation into deaths at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Officers have been investigating the deaths of 17 newborns at the neonatal unit between March 2015 and July 2016.

A spokesman said the probe also covered 15 "non-fatal collapses".

The cases being investigated involve families from the Cheshire and north Wales area. BBC News

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