UK court finds man guilty of sexual abuse and murder of adopted baby (opens original article in a new tab)

A schoolteacher was found guilty of sexually abusing and murdering a 13-month-old baby he adopted, with police describing him as a 'serial manipulator and liar'.

• Jamie Varley found guilty of sexual abuse and murder of adopted baby Preston Davey
• Varley described as 'serial manipulator and serial liar' by police
• Preston died from acute upper airways obstruction due to smothering or object in mouth
• John McGowan-Fazakerley also convicted of allowing child's death