2-year-old boy died next to his father, autopsy shows.

During an inquest opening, it was revealed that two-year-old Bronson Battersby was found deceased next to his father, 60-year-old Kenneth Battersby, in their home in Skegness, Lincolnshire. The toddler was described as appearing malnourished when he was discovered between his father's legs.

At the coroner's court, it was reported that Bronson died from dehydration, according to a post-mortem examination carried out at Leicester Royal Infirmary. The court heard that the father and son were found by a neighbor who had called the police on January 9th. Detective Inspector Claire Rimmer of the Lincolnshire Eastern Protecting Vulnerable Persons Unit also gave evidence, stating that Bronson lived with his father in a basement flat after his parents separated in the summer of 2022.

The court heard that on the day of the incident, a neighbor had expressed concerns about not seeing Kenneth for several days and a strange smell coming from the flat. After gaining entry, a social worker and landlady discovered Kenneth's body behind the living room door, not realizing that Bronson was also in the room. Paramedics confirmed the deaths of both father and son at 4:31 pm.

It was revealed that a malnourished dog was also found inside the property and the bath tub was filled with water. The final report stated that dehydration was the cause of death for Bronson.

The inquest was adjourned to a provisional date of December 10th, as the coroner is awaiting reports from various agencies. He stated that a thorough and sensitive investigation is necessary due to the circumstances of Bronson's death.

The inquest also heard that the Independent Office for Police Conduct will be investigating whether there were any missed opportunities by officers prior to the tragic deaths of Bronson and his father. Additionally, Lincolnshire County Council confirmed that Bronson was known to children's services and was typically seen at least once a month by social workers.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the county council explained that a social worker had communicated with Kenneth on December 27th and arranged to visit them on January 2nd, but received no response upon arrival. After making inquiries at other addresses, the social worker contacted the police. A second unannounced visit on January 4th also went unanswered, leading to another call to the police.

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