Teacher accused of baby’s murder denies ‘making up’ story he drowned in bath

Jamie Varley, 37, was questioned about the day 13-month-old Preston Davey died (Picture: PA)

The partner of a teacher accused of sexually abusing and murdering their adopted baby son now believes he must have ‘done something’ to cause his death, a court heard today.

Jamie Varley, 37, was questioned about the day 13-month-old Preston Davey died after being rushed to hospital by himself and his partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32.

Varley, at times emotional, said he left the tot, who he named Elijah, in the bath for only a couple of minutes, but returned to find him submerged, Preston Crown Court heard.

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