THE jury in the trial of baby murder-accused nurse Lucy Letby has been adjourned due to juror absences.
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 were last week considering verdicts on the 22 charges Letby faces.
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.
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.
He said it was not yet known when the next day of deliberations would be able to take place.
Later on Monday, The Standard learned the court will now also not sit on Tuesday, meaning the earliest date the jury will resume deliberations would be Wednesday.
The Standard will continue to provide news on any developments from court.
For a complete index of our coverage on the trial, visit https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/23152082.countess-nurse-lucy-letby-happened-trial-far/
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