Cheshire police

Cheshire Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing the county of Cheshire in England. They are currently newsworthy due to criticisms surrounding their investigation into Lucy Letby, a nurse convicted of murdering babies. David Davis, a former cabinet minister, has publicly stated that Cheshire Police made "egregious" failures in the Letby investigation, alleging they did not follow official guidance or best practices. Furthermore, it has emerged that a key expert witness used in the prosecution of Letby, Prof Peter Hindmarsh, was under investigation for serious concerns regarding his medical work. Neither Cheshire Police nor the Crown Prosecution Service were reportedly informed about this investigation before Hindmarsh gave evidence. These revelations raise questions about the thoroughness and fairness of the investigation and subsequent trial, highlighting the importance of transparency and adherence to proper procedure in high-profile criminal cases.