Lucy Letby supporters plot protest at killer nurse's appeal hearing

People campaigning for the freedom of Lucy Letby are plotting to stage a protest outside her upcoming appeal hearing. The nurse's supporters plan to produce placards proclaiming that Britain's worst baby killer is a victim of a miscarriage of justice.

And they even intend to get inside the building by booking spectator seats. Letby's supporters intend to stage a demo outside the Royal Courts of Justice on April 25, where the 34-year-old is expected to appear via video link.

Making plans on a closed Facebook group, The Mirror reports that one of her supporters said: "Let's take placards. There is nothing to stop us protesting outside the building, let's all meet in person." Another chimed in: "Free Lucy brilliant idea!"

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And one user said of getting inside the court: "There are limited spaces open to the public, we need to apply in advance." A reply read: "I've put a screenshot in the comments, it has email addresses for inquiries. Make sure to apply ASAP."

Letby lodged an appeal application shortly after getting a life sentence in August last year for murdering seven tots and attempting to kill six more at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Her bid was originally turned down at the first stage when a single judge reviewed the evidence. But she was later granted a full court hearing and her case is set to be considered by a panel of judges. If she loses, it will be the end of the appeal process.

Her trial at Manchester Crown Court heard detectives found scrawled notes in Letby's home in which she wrote 'I am evil I did this' and 'I killed them on purpose because I am not good enough'.

At her sentencing, Letby, originally from Hereford, was handed multiple