Multiple web search results report that the jury in the trial of Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley, accused of abusing and murdering the infant Preston Davey, was discharged. The discharge happened on a Thursday, as noted in the search results.

Multiple web search results confirm that Jamie Varley (37) and John McGowan-Fazakerley (32) were on trial for alleged crimes against 13-month-old Preston Davey, and that Justice Mark Turner discharged the jury.

Web search results indicate that the jury heard evidence regarding the abuse and death of Preston Davey. One source mentions the baby was placed with the couple when he was nine months old, and another mentions the jury heard about the smothering, corroborating the core elements of the claim.

The web search results confirm the prosecution alleged sexual assault and injuries. One source mentions the baby was 'routinely ill-treated, sexually abused and physically assaulted,' and another source discusses the nature of the allegations made during the trial.

Multiple web search results directly quote or paraphrase the statement from prosecuting lawyer Peter Wright to the jury that the tot was 'routinely ill-treated, sexually abused and physically assaulted' by Varley, a school teacher, and his boyfriend.

Web search results confirm the baby was taken to the hospital on July 27th and that he died on that date. One source specifies the hospital visit and the date, corroborating the key facts of the claim.

Multiple web search results confirm the narrative that McGowan-Fazakerley returned home from work and found Varley panicking while trying to resuscitate Davey.

Multiple web search results confirm that the couple transported the baby, who was in cardiac arrest, to Blackpool Victoria Hospital, but he could not be saved.