Former teacher Jamie Varley has been found guilty of the murder, sexual assault, infliction of grievous bodily harm, and four counts of child cruelty relating to 13-month-old Preston Davey.
His partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, was also found guilty of allowing the death of a child, child cruelty, and sexual assault.
The couple were in the process of adopting Preston.
Just four months after being placed with them, Preston was taken to hospital unconscious and in cardiac arrest. Despite efforts to save him, he died.
They will be sentenced on Thursday, 18th of June at Preston Crown Court.
🚨BREAKING: Michael Carrick's message to Christian Eriksen
"Christian, first off I’m just glad you’re ok, mate. That’s all that matters. We can talk football another time.I know what the Denmark doctors have said and I respect that they’ve cleared you. They’ve got the data, the tests, the scans. But I’ve also seen you collapse twice now on a pitch. And as your manager, I can’t just look at medical reports - I have to look you in the eye.
Football will always be here. Goals, trophies, big games... they’ll come and go. But you only get one life, one heart. If there’s even 1% doubt in your head when you step out there, then that doubt is bigger than any game. Fear makes you play 10% slower, and at this level 10% is the difference.
I’m not telling you to retire. That’s your decision, with your family and your specialists. All I’m saying is: don’t let ‘proving people wrong’ be the reason you play. Play only if you feel 100% safe and free out there. If you don’t, then we’ll find another way for you to stay in the game. Coaching, mentoring, whatever you want. The club will back you either way.
You’re a top player and a better man. But your health comes before my team sheet. Always.”
There was a bigger crowd outside the Emirates last night than for Tommy ‘Bottle-Job’ Robinson’s march on Saturday. Arsenal has United the Kingdom in a way he never will.