Lucy Letby’s ‘boyfriend’ died on anniversary of her first arrest

Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life orders after she was convicted at Manchester Crown Court of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others (Picture: Cheshire Constabulary/PA) A doctor described during the trial of Lucy Letby as her ‘boyfriend’ died on the anniversary of the serial killer nurse’s arrest. The consultant, known only as Dr A after being granted anonymity, was found collapsed in his car at Whiston Hospital, Merseyside. He was admitted to intensive care but died nine days later, on July 3 – eight years to the day since Letby was first arrested on suspicion of murdering babies. An inquest into his death has been listed to take place next February. The doctor is reported to have been seriously ill. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed wi