Lucy Letby’s father threatened to hold a gun to the head of the chief executive of the hospital she worked at, a public inquiry has heard.

The Thirlwall Inquiry into killer nurse Lucy Letby's crimes heard from former hospital chief executive Tony Chambers, who said he told the 34-year-old 'you astound me' during a meeting

The conversation came after the child serial killer was given an administrative role following fears for her patients’ safety.

Tony Chambers led the NHS trust where neonatal nurse Lucy Letby fatally attacked babies and apologised to the families | ITV News Granada

Lucy Letby ’s father called for the “instant dismissal” of consultants who raised concerns she was deliberately harming babies, a public inquiry has heard. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Lucy Letby, 34, was found guilty of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder six others between June 2015 and June 2016 .

Tony Chambers, the CEO of the Countess of Chester Hospital, met with the now convicted baby killer and her parents - and said her dad had made threats to staff

Tony Chambers led the NHS trust where neonatal nurse Lucy Letby, who fatally attacked babies between June 2015 and June 2016, worked. He has apologised to the families of her victims at an inquiry into events at the hospital.