Lead consultant in Lucy Letby case admits delay in reporting concerns to police

Dr Stephen Brearey, lead neonatal consultant at the Countess of Chester Hospital, expressed regret for not escalating concerns about nurse Lucy Letby to police sooner. The statement comes amid ongoing scrutiny of institutional handling of the case, which saw Letby convicted of murdering infants. This admission highlights potential systemic failures in whistleblowing and may influence ongoing inquiries.