New evidence has emerged that raises serious questions about the conviction of nurse Lucy Letby for the murders and attempted murders of babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

The $30 million question: Was Lucy Letby scapegoated?

The internal documents reveal that hospital managers were concerned about bullying behaviour by two doctors, Dr Stephen Brearey and Dr Ravi Jayaram, towards Letby after she raised concerns about failures of care in the neonatal unit.

A grievance investigation, conducted in November 2016 and marked confidential, concluded that the drive to blame Letby for a rise in mortality came from these doctors,with findings noting the concerns were based on 'gut feel' and questioning whether they warranted a formal bullying investigation.

The report also highlighted Letby's competence and noted that because she worked full-time and extra shifts, she was more likely to be on duty when adverse events occurred, potentially explaining the statistical correlation.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

The evidence raises serious questions about the safety of her convictions.. The internal documents reveal that hospital managers were concerned about bullying behaviour by two doctors, Dr Stephen Brearey and Dr Ravi Jayaram, towards Letby after she raised concerns about failures of care in the neonatal unit .

A grievance investigation, conducted in November 2016 and marked confidential, concluded that the drive to blame Letby for a rise in mortality came from these doctors, with findings noting the concerns were based on 'gut feel' and questioning whether they warranted a formal bullying investigation.

The report also highlighted Letby's competence and noted that because she worked full-time and extra shifts, she was more likely to be on duty when adverse evetns occurred, potentially explaining the statistical correlation.

What auditors flagged in the May filing?

The handwritten notes from the May 2017 management meeting, also published by the inquiry, include headings such as 'RJ/SB - plan re management' and 'GMC', indicating senior executives were considering formal action against the consultants.

However, by that point, the police investigation was already underway, shifting the focus entirely onto Letby.

Sir David Davis MP has stated that police had no initial intention to investigate but changed course after a single meeting with the two consultants.

Was a fair trial possible?

Mark McDonald, Letby's lawyer, argues this new material 'puts a completely different perspective' on the case, suggesting Letby may have been a whistleblower who was scapegoated for systemic failures in a unit that was 'not fit for purpose'.

Independent medical reviews have corroborated that the neonatal unit was understaffed and overwhelmed.

The Countess of Chester Hospital has declined to comment.