THE jury in the trial of baby murder-accused nurse Lucy Letby has resumed deliberations today (Monday, July 24).
Letby, 33, denies murdering seven babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital neonatal unit and attempting to murder 10 more.
After nine months of hearing evidence, the jurors had retired to consider verdicts on the 22 charges Letby faces on July 10.
The 22 charges are seven of murder, and 15 of attempted murder, which the prosecution allege happened at the neonatal unit between June 2015 and June 2016.
In its first week, the jury spent a collective total of more than 24 hours in the deliberation room.
But on Monday, July 17, trial judge Mr Justice James Goss said only 10 of the 12 jurors were present, and that meant no deliberations could take place.
Ultimately, no deliberations took place last week.
However, on Monday, July 24, the trial judge allowed deliberations to resume at 10.30am.
We will continue to provide news on any developments from court.
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