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Government pledges action after Preston Davey case

Government pledges action after Preston Davey case
BBC UK Tuesday 23 June 2026, 12:03 UTC 1 min read
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Thirteen-month old Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse by Jamie Varley.

Thirteen-month old Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse by Jamie Varley.
Preston Davey (PERSON) Jamie Varley (PERSON)
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