Blackpool, UK — A teacher and his partner have been found guilty of the systematic abuse of their 13-month-old adopted son in a case that has shocked the community.

Jamie Varley, 37, and his 32-year-old boyfriend John McGowan Fazakerley were convicted following the horrific ill-treatment of toddler Preston Davey.

Varley was found guilty of multiple serious charges, including assault by penetration and making indecent images. His partner was convicted of allowing cruelty and sexual assault. The couple reportedly subjected the young child to repeated abuse over nearly four months.

The disturbing case has drawn widespread attention, particularly as Preston’s biological mother is a convicted offender.

Photos of the smiling toddler with curly hair contrast sharply with images of his injuries and the mugshots of the two men.

Sentencing is scheduled for Thursday, with the judge expected to deliver a strong message regarding the crimes committed against such a vulnerable child.

This verdict brings a measure of justice for little Preston, though the full impact of the trauma will likely be long-lasting.