Lucy Letby's associate Mark Deakin dies after hospital dismissal

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 23:23 · Archive

Consultant Mark Deakin died after being found collapsed in his car following his dismissal from Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

Dr Mark Deakin, described in court as Lucy Letby's 'boyfriend', was dismissed from Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool on 23 June after concerns were reported to police regarding messages exchanged with the convicted nurse. He was found collapsed in his car at a retail park in Cheshire and died in hospital on 3 July.

How it is being reported

• Lucy Letby’s ‘boyfriend’ found dying in his car a day after gross misconduct dismissalDr Mark Deakin died in hospital on 3 July after being found collapsed in his car nine days earlierThe Independent · 23 Sept, 16:17
• Lucy Letby’s doctor ‘boyfriend’ was found dying during welfare checkYahoo News UK · 23 Sept, 14:12
• Lucy Letby's doctor 'boyfriend' Mark Deakin died after he went missing and was found in his carDr Mark Deakin, who was described in court as the 'boyfriend' of serial killer nurse Lucy Letby, died after being found collapsed in his car at a retail park in CheshireThe Mirror · 23 Sept, 11:16
• Lucy Letby's doctor 'boyfriend' died after being reported missing on day he was dismissed for swapping messages with the killer nurseConsultant Mark Deakin, 53, was found collapsed in his car the day after his sacking from Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool on June 23 after 'concern' was passed to police.Daily Mail · 23 Sept, 09:50

In this story: Lucy Letby · Mark Deakin · Alder Hey Children's Hospital · Liverpool

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