A BABY allegedly murdered by nurse Lucy Letby had discoloured patches on his skin a doctor had never seen before, a court heard.
The twin — known as Child A — died at the Countess of Chester Hospital a day or so after his premature birth in 2015.
He is one of seven babies Letby, 32, is said to have murdered at the unit, Manchester crown court heard.
His sister — Child B — is one of ten she allegedly tried to kill.
Yesterday, registrar Dr David Harkness said: “This was a completely stable, well baby.
“There was very unusual patchiness on his skin which I had not seen before.”
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Letby, from Hereford, allegedly injected air into Child A’s bloodstream.
She denies all charges.
The trial continues.
