Preston Davey Inquest Moves Forward | Belfast News

A coroner is poised to order a full public inquest into the tragic death of 13-month-old Preston Davey, murdered by his adoptive father Jamie Varley in July last year. Despite an earlier paused inquest during Varley’s trial, the coroner, Alan Wilson, now believes a new inquest is warranted to examine how public bodies—including social workers, medical staff, and councils—handled Preston’s case. The child’s family demands accountability, urging scrutiny of systemic failures. While a separate safeguarding review by Oldham may delay the inquest until 2025, the coroner is also weighing whether agencies like Lancashire Police and South Shore Academy should be legally represented. The hearing adjourned with the coroner honoring the anniversary of Preston’s death and offering heartfelt condolences. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c905c10a3b4a8272