The Latest Breaking News from Mark McDonald

When the former nurse was found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others, a 1980s research paper was key to the prosecution’s case. But the author of the paper himself believes there has been a miscarriage of justice – and so too do other doctors

The previously undisclosed document could significantly bolster her legal team’s efforts to overturn her convictions

Letby lost two bids last year to challenge her convictions at the Court of Appeal

Former neonatal nurse’s legal team to hand over 86-page report which they say casts ‘serious doubt’ on guilty verdict

Police say staff at the hospital where Letby worked could face manslaughter charges.

‘It is time they take a step back and ask themselves whether have they made a huge mistake’ - Lucy Letby’s lawyer Mark McDonald

Officers say they have widened investigations despite questions over nurse’s convictions for killing babies

Former nurse is serving 15 whole-life terms in prison yet an appeal is not guaranteed despite findings of expert panel

In today’s newsletter: Will the findings of an independent panel give Letby the opportunity for another appeal?