Cheshire Constabulary
The British former neonatal nurse, 33, wassentenced to life in prison in Augustafter being convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital in northern England between 2015 and 2016.
The statement added that the investigation is in the “very early stages.”
Countess of Chester Hospital in Chester, England.GETTY IMAGES
GETTY IMAGES
“We recognize that this investigation will have a significant impact on a number of different stakeholders including the families in this case and we are continuing to work alongside and support them during this process,” the statement concluded.
During the 10-month trial at Manchester Crown Court in England, the 11-man jury was unable to reach verdicts on six counts of attempted murder, relating to five other babies.
A provisional trial date of June 10, 2024, has been set at Manchester Crown Court, according toBBC News. The retrial is estimated to last up to three weeks.
Countess of Chester Hospital.Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
The other five outstanding murder allegations are not being pursued for a retrial.
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