Letby inquiry report held up again until 'after Easter'

THE publication date of the inquiry report into how child serial killer Lucy Letby was able to commit her crimes on a hospital neonatal unit has been further pushed back to “after Easter”.

- BY KIM PILLING

Lady Justice Thirlwall previously announced she hoped her findings from the public inquiry surrounding the events at the Countess of Chester Hospital would be released in November and then later revised that to early next year.

The latest update issued on the Thirlwall Inquiry website states: “The inquiry has written to core participants with an update on the timetable for the final report.

“Work on the report is ongoing and publication is scheduled for after Easter 2026. A further update on the timetable will be provided at the end of February 2026.”