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When Deference Becomes Deadly: The Accumulation That Killed Preston Davey

The death of thirteen‑month‑old Preston Davey, murdered just four months after his adoption, has prompted one of the most searching safeguarding reviews in recent years. In the weeks leading up to his death, Preston was seen repeatedly by health professionals and social workers, and was taken to hospital on several occasions with injuries that should ...