Man charged with murdering 13-month-old baby boy

Jamie Varley has been charged with murdering Preston Davey, who was 18 months old when he died

A man has been charged with the murder of a 13-month-old baby boy in Blackpool.

Jamie Varley of Grimsargh in Lancashire, has been charged with killing Preston Davey.

The 36-year-old has also been charged with a number of serious sexual and child cruelty offences.

Meanwhile, a second man, John McGowan-Fazakerley, 31, of Grimsargh in Lancashire, has been charged with allowing the death of a child, child cruelty and sexual offences.

Suzanne Llewellyn, Chief Crown Prosecutor of CPS North West, said: The Crown Prosecution Service has worked closely with Lancashire Police following a detailed police investigation, to review the available evidence and advise on the appropriate charges.

‘We recognise the profoundly distressing nature of the alleged crimes – however we remind all concerned that criminal proceedings against these defendants are now active, and they have a right to a fair trial.

‘It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.’

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