BABY killer Lucy Letby is under 24-hour guard after lags taunted her over her case’s coverage.
Staff check every 15 minutes to ensure Britain’s worst child murderer has not been attacked or harmed herself.
It is part of an Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) order placed on Letby, 35, at HMP Bronzefield in Surrey.
It comes amid claims Letby has become “deluded” about winning her freedom after a campaign questioning her guilt .
TV documentaries on BBC and ITV have looked into the case.
Her barrister has also referred her convictions to the Criminal Cases Review Committee.
A source said: “She’s been mercilessly mocked about all the documentaries about her.
“She’s in the news so much she’s become a target.
“It has mostly been comments so far, but bosses are worried it’ll escalate, hence the extra checks.
“The other reason is that she appears to have deluded herself she’ll be out soon.
“It’s as if all the publicity’s gone to her head.
“The ACCT was opened so they can keep an eye on her and help her cope with being infamous.
“They also have to manage her expectations as Letby could be in for a very rude awakening.”
Letby, who targeted infants at the Countess of Chester Hospital, was given a whole-life term after being convicted of seven murders and seven attempts in 2023.
She got a 15th life term after being convicted of trying to kill a premature baby after a retrial.
Private firm Sodexo, which runs Bronzefield, said it could not comment on individuals.
