Two men accused of sexual assault and child cruelty after baby they were adopting dies

Two men accused of sexual assault and child cruelty after baby they were adopting diesJamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazackerly, 32, are due to face trial charged with a series of offences following the death of tragic Preston DaveyNewsRachel Smith and Christopher Mallett09:25, 16 Apr 2026Updated 09:29, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesTragic Preston Davey was just 13 months old when he diedTwo men will stand trial following the death of a baby they were in the process of adopting. Preston Davey was just 13 months old when he died after being taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital at 7.15pm on July 27, 2023.Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazackerly, 32, are due to face trial charged with a series of serious offences.Mr Varley is accused of murder; sexual assault of a child under 13; inflicting grievous bodily harm; five counts of child cruelty; and further counts of making, taking and distributing indecent images.Mr McGowan-Fazackerley is accused of causing or allowing the death of a child; two counts of child cruelty; and sexual assault of a child under 13, reports Lancs Live.View 2 ImagesThe trial is due to take place at Preston Crown Court(Image: MEN Media)Article continues belowBoth men, of Chandlers Way, Grimsargh, in Preston, Lancashire, deny all charges brought against them.A trial is set to take place at Preston Crown Court, with an initial hearing scheduled for today (Thursday, April 16). The trial is expected to last around six weeks.