Lucy Letby to be sent victim impact statements after refusing to appear in court

Undated handout file photo issued by Cheshire Constabulary of Lucy Letby. A judge-led statutory inquiry should examine the crimes of serial killer Ms Letby, Steve Brine the Conservative chair of the Health Select Committee has warned. Issue date: Sunday August 20, 2023.

Lucy Letby will be sent copies of the victim impact statements read out during her sentencing after refusing to appear in court.

The 33-year-old did not appear in the dock at Manchester Crown Court on Monday as she was given a whole-life order after being convicted of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of six more.