Lancashire police

Lancashire Police are in the news following their investigation into the horrific case of Jamie Varley, a 37-year-old teacher from Staining, Lancashire. Varley was found guilty after an eight-week trial of the sexual abuse and murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey, the baby he was adopting with his partner. Preston Davey died from acute upper airways obstruction. Varley, described by the court as a "serial manipulator and a serial liar," had denied the charges, including murder and 25 other offenses. He has been sentenced to a whole life order, meaning he will spend the rest of his life in prison without parole. The conviction and sentencing highlight the significant investigative work undertaken by Lancashire Police in bringing a perpetrator of such grave crimes to justice.