33-year-old nurse Lucy Letby found guilty of the murder of seven babies and guilty of seven counts of attempted murder.

Cheshire Police confirmed the news in a short statement this afternoon. Further details will be released later.

Lucy Letby has been found guilty of murdering and attempting to murder newborn babies that she should have been caring for.  

The 33-year-old, of Arran Avenue in Hereford, has been found guilty of 7 counts of murder. She has also been found guilty of 7 counts of attempted murder.

We will have more information shortly.