A 2-year-old boy died at home, possibly due to his father's sudden death, which could have been prevented.

Bronson was found curled up near his father's legs, a sad sight that left many wondering what could have happened to this young boy. It was a tragic end for 18-month-old Bronson Battersby, who was discovered next to his father's lifeless body in their home in Skegness, Lincolnshire. The inquest into their deaths revealed that Bronson may have survived if his father, Kenneth Battersby, had not also passed away.

According to the coroner, Jayne Wilkes, the circumstances suggest that Bronson passed away after his father, who was 60 years old. She expressed that if Kenneth had not died, there is a high likelihood that Bronson would still be alive. However, there is uncertainty about the exact date of Bronson's passing, as he was pronounced deceased on January 9 but may have died earlier. The investigation into Bronson's death is complicated by the fact that his father's death is also a significant factor that needs to be examined.

Bronson and his father lived together in a basement flat on Prince Alfred Avenue, as Kenneth had separated from Bronson's mother. The inquest opening in June revealed that a neighbour had alerted the police after noticing that no one had seen Kenneth for a few days and there was a strange smell coming from their home. It was determined that Kenneth's cause of death was a sudden cardiac event due to underlying heart disease.

The post-mortem examination of Bronson revealed that he was malnourished, with low body fat and muscle. The cause of his death was recorded as dehydration, which was likely due to limited access to food and water. The court heard that there was not much food in the fridge, and the food items in the freezer were not suitable for Bronson to consume.

Bronson was known to children's services and would typically be seen by social workers at least once a month. The council stated that a social worker had spoken to Kenneth on December 27 and arranged to visit them on January 2. However, when they arrived at the door, there was no response. The court also heard that selfies taken by Bronson on December 31 and Kenneth's financial accounts are essential pieces of information needed to create a timeline of events leading to their deaths.

During the hearing, a witness testified that they heard Kenneth shouting at Bronson on the evening of December 31. The Independent Office for Police Conduct investigated Lincolnshire Police's involvement in the case but found no evidence of any officer or staff member breaching professional standards.

The coroner expressed her condolences to Bronson's step-sister, Melanie Battersby, who attended the hearing virtually. She acknowledged the difficulty of the situation and offered her sincere condolences for the loss of this little boy in such tragic circumstances. The full inquest into Bronson's death is not expected to take place until early autumn next year.

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