THE jury in the trial of baby murder-accused nurse Lucy Letby has been sent home after deliberating for a 12th day today (Wednesday, August 2).
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 Monday, 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.
No deliberations took place in the week of July 17-21, and a further juror absence meant no deliberations took place on Monday, July 31.
The jury resumed deliberations yesterday and at 10.30am today, and concluded them for the day at 4pm.
Trial judge Mr Justice James Goss reminded jurors not to discuss the case with anyone until they resume deliberations on Thursday at 10.30am.
So far, the jury has been deliberating for over 60 hours.
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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