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Dylan Seabridge: Parents' charges dropped over son's death | Dylan Seabridge: Parents' charges dropped over son's death |
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The case against a couple charged with wilful neglect after their son was found dead at the family home in Pembrokeshire has been dropped. | |
Dylan Seabridge, aged eight, was found dead at Eglwyswrw on 6 December 2011. | Dylan Seabridge, aged eight, was found dead at Eglwyswrw on 6 December 2011. |
The Crown Prosecution Service Wales (CPS) confirmed it was not offering evidence against Glynn or Julie Seabridge. | |
The CPS said the decision had been made after taking expert advice and guidance from a number of sources. | |
District crown prosecutor Iwan Jenkins said it was not in the public interest to pursue a case against Mr Seabridge, and his wife was unfit to face criminal charges on health grounds. | |
'Tragic death' | |
He said: "All cases brought before the courts are required to comply with the evidential and public interest standards set out in the code for crown prosecutors. | |
"We are also required to keep cases under review in order to ensure that these standards continue to be met. | |
"We have recently concluded a detailed review of the prosecution case against Glynn and Julie Seabridge in relation to the tragic death of their son Dylan. | |
"As a result of our review conclusions, we have today informed the court that the prosecution offers no evidence against either Glynn or Julie Seabridge." | |
A full inquest into Dylan's death is yet to take place. | |
It was opened and adjourned three years ago with the case referred to as a "sudden death". |
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