Overview
- The case at Preston Crown Court begins Thursday with an initial hearing and a trial expected to run for about six weeks.
- The child, Preston Davey, died at 13 months after being taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital at 7:15 pm on July 27, 2023.
- Jamie Varley, 37, is charged with murder, sexual assault of a child under 13, grievous bodily harm, five counts of child cruelty, and indecent image offences.
- John McGowan-Fazackerly, 32, is charged with causing or allowing the death of a child, two counts of child cruelty, and sexual assault of a child under 13.
- Both men, who live on Chandlers Way in Grimsargh, deny all charges and were reported to be in the process of adopting the child.