Teacher accused of murdering adopted son says baby was never harmed or abused

Jamie Varley’s voice cracked with emotion at times as he gave evidence from the witness box about the death of 13-month-old Preston Davey (Picture: Lancashire Police/PA)

A teacher accused of murdering his adopted son told a jury he never hurt or sexually abused the child.

Jamie Varley’s voice cracked with emotion at times as he gave evidence from the witness box about the death of 13-month-old Preston Davey in July 2023.

He denied taking indecent photos of the tot as ‘trophies’ or ‘mementos’ of sexual assaults but admitted feeling ‘really ashamed’ and ‘disappointed’ at som...