Bronson Battersby: toddler starved to death next to his dead father

[@Talefromterror]

My heart aches for that little boy, alone, scared all by himself for no one to help or comfort him. I'm devastated to hear this news. No child should suffer such a sentence it's tragic and heartbreaking. My condolences are with the family.

[@dinozaurpickupline4221]

offering a shoulder for the mum,are we now!

[@joycegibbs5267]

where was the mother?

[@liszaf3976]

The mother was very quick to blame Social Services, WHERE was she in all this tragic story?????? Why didn't she contact her child in these 2 weeks????

[@FaithfulandTrue777]

🎯exactly, selfishness in society instead of putting your child's needs first - 2 weeks - unbelievable! That sad I'm so sorry for the families devastating loss 😢

[@simonhill9553]

Terrible mother! Had not seen her son since before Christmas. No wonder SS were involved!

[@megacapulet6470]

My thoughts exactly

[@sharfalor4244]

​@@simonhill9553do you say that from a position of knowledge? There could be a good reason why she couldn't be near the father given social services were involved. On the other hand, her just being a useless mother wouldn't be enough to spark SC involvement. My child's father was useless but we never needed social services involvement because he cba with his child. That's just not a valid reason for sc involvement if there is at least one fully present and functional adult.

[@shoxx48]

You want to blame the mom? Do you know the family? Are you familiar with this case? Did you attend family court hearings? You know nothing

[@diholland2130]

In the old ways that communities used to look after each other this would have been a very rare occurrence. we need to get back to this and look after our family, friends and neighbours. Take back our responsibilities to each other. Do no harm and be kind and caring to all.

[@stellasavage9981]

God bless this we boy& his father

[@bellagibson6428]

U are so write love 👌👌I remember those days we'll 🙏🙏

[@doctorkhumalo7730]

No chance of that anymore unfortunately.

[@bereal6590]

This happens a lot but usually it's an old person or someone who has no family. People are more selfish now and don't think about those who are alone or vulnerable, like they used to. Our school used to take us out to the neighbourhood in winter snow to door knock checking on older people running errands digging snow out and shopping for them. Showing them respect and care. Now people have their kids run wild and a lot of elderly are stuck home as they can't get out or too scared to go out. Values have changed for the worse

[@everymanisyourteacher9951]

Welcome to England. Welcome to England where your neighbour won't talk to you. Welcome come to England where ppl closes and lock their doors and still fit a cam just to see what is going on outside. Welcome to England where most ppl are not happy when you are. Welcome please.

[@janetginty1847]

I am disabled and can't get out, I can't do my garden anymore and only ever see my neighbour who shares a drive with me NO ONE knocks on my door except the post man it's unbelievable I used to look after anyone in need when we got snowed in one year I knocked on every old person door to see if they needed anything from the shop its awful now truly

[@vickythefist7062]

​@@TheWoodIsPooyou have to pay for that pendant service and it's VERY expensive . !! You even have to pay for a care worker to come in and check on you daily for most councils

[@Talefromterror]

Bless you Janet, I'm so sorry. If you want someone to chat to or email I will happily gift you my details, no one should feel alone in this big world we all share.

[@simonhill9553]

Stop paying your TV licence and you might get a visitor

[@TheBibleWithTina]

If you need a friend, I'm here. God bless.

[@gonnabeayogi1445]

I am a postie and I’m not alone in caring deeply for my customers. On more than one occasion I have raised concerns if one of my customers has milk left outside etc. Are you in a position where u could rent a room for example? It would be company for you and help someone who is in need. Also don’t be afraid to ask for help via charities, Church etc, you may find a group who could pick u up for a social day etc. I hope this is a good year for you and we all need to care more and start being ‘nosey neighbours’ ❤

[@Intergalactic2000]

This is the reason why people should make friends with their neighbours. Very heartbreaking.

[@some1online2]

The mother takes absolutely no responsibility for not checking on her child with so much as a text and entirely blames social services. Does the state own our children or do we?

[@ihavebeenben]

Where is the interview with the mother? That shows what you say

[@tomoxfford]

You don't know enough to jump ahead to conclusions like that. Like me watching this video, straight away I'm thinking that bare half painted attic looks a bit dismal for a home studio but then I noticed the Campbell's soup artwork & the calendar set (correctly) to this January and suddenly it all seems cosy, professional and weirdly stylish.

[@Graeme_Lastname]

I've never owned any children. Are they useful?

[@monikaeducation6378]

They got money/salaries for that. Not for farting into their chairs...

[@ihavebeenben]

@@Graeme_Lastname Yes. Only if you train, level them up and get them to evolve a few times but dont use too many rare candies in the process.

[@paulrose1785]

"Probably hungry" ? Think before you talk

[@BennyTheBall8899]

Yes and she has to say " I'm a parent myself" as if the childless cannot imagine the sheer horror of what this little one went through. Silly woman.

[@elonthun8012]

Probably vaccinated father

[@jackieporter5323]

@@elonthun8012 meaning what?

[@vickythefist7062]

​@@elonthun8012stop trying to scare people about vaccines when there is NO PROOF THAT THIS IS WHAT IT WAS WHATSO EVER !!😮

[@Talefromterror]

@@BennyTheBall8899 I'm not a parent but my goodness this news upset me. That poor little baby by himself probably freezing too as he wouldn't know how to operate the heating:( the fear and confusion he must of felt is honestly heart-breaking to anyone, parent or not. I'm truly devastated.

[@Mano-uw8ly]

A sign of the disintegration of social relationships and poor social communication between neighbours. Which mother can't spare 10 minutes to check on her child every day?!!

[@missj.d9187]

I don't think people have any idea of the daily stress and worry of a single parent. I've lost count of the amount of times a single parent has said "what would happen if something happens to me" to me whilst I was working at a charity. People have no clue. The lack of compassion in society is shocking! Anyone who thinks people intentionally become single parents for benefits is so delusional.

[@jamessones4044]

Quite right!! They say it as if it’s fun to count pennies/checking our banks before every shop trip. That MP that tried it years ago had to be rescued after a few days!! It’s a truly disgusting society today where everyone is looking for someone to point a finger at! There’s PLENTY of money about,despite what they say! They could fix society but they don’t want to. You’ve got no idea what’s coming down the pike!

[@PepperstoneGB]

*think before you breed !*

[@emilysweet9082]

​@@PepperstoneGB. I take it from that remark you are not a parent. So actually you have no idea about life. In fact you sound quite sad.

[@missj.d9187]

@@PepperstoneGB I will remember to say that to a future mother who is concerned her child will grow up to be like you! I will remind her of all medical options !!!!!

[@missj.d9187]

@@SA-wo9lv you are not alone. I wish you all the success for the future.

[@annebetteridge6880]

Kenny was a loverly bloke and so sad he had a heart attack and the son was left like he was 😭😭 please respect the family

[@Ann-ez8ml]

Blessings and RIP to both daddy and his little boy So so sad.❤❤❤❤

[@D...Charger]

Sorry for your loss.How very tragic.

[@shazanali692]

Why didn't you check up on him

[@joycegibbs5267]

but the mother, where was she?

[@2handsandwiches]

Did he take the jab?

[@drick2480]

This is what social services should be focused on. What a tragedy. The poor baby, can't fathom the pain, confusion, hunger and despair he would have suffered. RIP to father and son.

[@CL-un9gg]

Heartbreaking for the wee lamb. The social worker would have found him alive, if she’d acted on the first visit. Absolute imbecile. 13 days too late 😤

[@minstrelofMir]

my granchildren found there father dead of a heart attack 2 months after he was found fit for work...he was age39 they were age9 and 10,,he had adopted the lad after his real father killed himself in the army,so my grandson lost 2 fathers by age10

[@Emma-pl9gt]

Sorry but, what's the relevance here?

[@Shaun7638]

So sorry to hear that story but thanks for sharing it..very sad

[@ChrisR395]

@@Emma-pl9gt What kind of question is that?

[@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores]

Simply awful , how has the UK got to this , a father dead and a child left to starve to death . Human life has become cheaper than a pint of milk it seems :(

[@NiceLoki]

It was a tragedy, but not through any lack of compassion, there were a number of attempts to contact the Dad and no reason to suspect that the toddler was in danger.

[@margaretwyatt6689]

This government and social srrvices should hold their heads in shame.

[@aaroningl]

​@@margaretwyatt6689give it a rest ffs.

[@beavisbonce]

@@margaretwyatt6689it’s not their fault it was a sudden death do you want them on the doorstep every day?

[@KayosHybrid]

This was always happening. It’s just on the news. Remember that.

[@major__kong]

Here in the US, social workers are overwhelmed with the shear quantity of work. Also, that career field doesn't attract the best and brightest as a general rule of thumb. Rather than suggest even more government involvement and funding, I would start with asking, why is the need for social workers greater than ever? Something is inherently wrong with modern society. It's like humans weren't made to be anonymous cogs in an endless sea of people. That's how humans lose their way and their sanity. We had an interesting thing happen here in the US back in the settler days. When white people were either captured or interacted with American Indians, they chose to stay even when they could leave. But the opposite - Indians choosing to stay in white European society - almost never happened. People think the US has a gun problem and the UK a knife problem. No. We have a people problem. Do we think this father and son would have ended up this way had they been a part of a small social or family group looking after each other? Government involvement is just a bandaid for the real problem, and that's why there's no real government fix to be had. We need a societal fix.

[@simonhill9553]

Social workers are really the scrapings of the bottom of the barrel

[@MsTerriH]

I sobbed heavily today when I read this. I could have done with not seeing it at all. How horrible!

[@minstrelofMir]

imagine losing your father 2x = my granchildren found there father dead of a heart attack 2 months after he was found fit for work...he was age39 they were age9 and 10,,he had adopted the lad after his real father killed himself in the army,so my grandson lost 2 fathers by age10

[@simonhill9553]

Same here, it breaks my heart 😢

[@johnmccadden9963]

The baby could have done without his daddy dying...

[@colinglen4505]

I'm being serious when i say to you, don't watch or read the news. Find other things to read and watch because it will free you of the pain and misery you are experiencing. There will always be dreadful heartbreaking stories on the various media outlets so sensitive people like yourself should avoid them.

[@leej-wp9ft]

Had the MOTHER even attempted to see her son so much as a day earlier she could have saved him. She should be prosecuted for neglect.

[@user-vs9we4ly4s]

The mothers name is Sarah Piesse

[@charliemckeown7521]

That is so sad the poor boy and his dad , social services are a joke.

[@Shaun7638]

Why is it social services fault

[@neilburns8869]

This is the reason we need a much more caring and understanding society across the UK, a much closer sense of community. I am not simply trying to say that such a tragic loss of life wouldn't have happened but hopefully there would have been a much lesser chance. It's hard to imagine what the final hours and days must have been like for this poor wee soul. Unthinkable that something like this should happen in 2024 in the UK. RIP firstly to his father RIP little one.

[@ashmite1867]

This is how disconnected this society is . busy in own world not bothered at all.

[@Martin-oz6lr]

As a society we have what's called social services to look after such things. So it's not all that depressing. They failed in their duty not society.

[@Emma-pl9gt]

It's not that we aren't bothered, it's because we have an awful lot going on in our own lives!

[@TayWoode]

I don’t understand how the mother wasn’t checking up on her own child after a couple of days, she can’t be that caring, she’ll just blame someone else

[@jennypite2507]

That poor dear little boy. It is heartbreaking to think that he died alone 😢

[@2handsandwiches]

And his father died after taking the jab.

[@james123957]

12000 kids in gaza going through the same thing no child should endure this

[@Shaun7638]

What about the Millions in World war 1 and 2.

[@ChrisR395]

@@Shaun7638 What has that got to do with anything? It's not a competition, mate.

[@Shaun7638]

@@ChrisR395 Whats 12000 kids in Gaza got to do with a father and child dieing....Obviously nothing thats the point...Keep up.

[@ChrisR395]

@@Shaun7638 Because this story is about a child dying in tragic circumstances, darling, in much the same way the children starving in Gaza currently are. Both the world wars have absolutely nothing to do with anything lol Are your parents brother and sister?

[@Shaun7638]

@@ChrisR395 shhhh be quiet..

[@bondsan]

The police knew something was wrong, social services had contacted them multiple times, and the police ignored that little boy and left him to die.

[@AChadburn]

I've got a 2 year old lad myself, this has made me feel physically sick, I see or at least speak to my boy every day! Shame on the mother for not giving a toss. RIP

[@Justinee116]

This is why their needs to be an age limit to become a parent. The dad was too old.

[@Occident.]

The Mother failed the boy, not the Father!

[@Justinee116]

@@Occident. they both failed. This is why you need to be careful with who you procreate with (regardless of gender)

[@RS-hr8mj]

Let's not find excuses for the police who did nothing when called by the social worker.

[@joycegibbs5267]

why does that not surprise me ?

[@danrudge5997]

not a single word on the suffering of the father. What a horrible way to report such a dismal tragedy. The conservatives have a TON to answer for. And If the next Govt doesn't shift fast they will answer for it all.

[@billybigbollox]

Nothing sums up the reason I dislike Christmas more than this. Everyone wrapped up in their gifts, holidays, movies and money to realise or hear something?! A true reflection of a sick society.

[@talktathemoney]

As a mother I would have been on the phone checking on my child regularly. One day with no answer from Dad, I would have been at the door.

[@PMMac-l2n]

Shame on us all as neighbours but that's the world in which we live, unfortunately - only interested in our own personal issues, rather than to look out for our vulnerable neighbours too. In my humble view, if Lincs Social Services had reason to be involved with this man and his toddler then it was reason good enough, and when they got no response on 27th December, (despite it being Twixmas) they should have acted with urgency and without delay, especially given the shameful history of other cases where social services failed in their duty of care to venerable children. Starvation and dehydration is a painful death and I hope those responsible will reflect on this every time they remember knocking on that door and got no rely; that there was a 2 year old infant who was in a distressing state, desperate to be saved. Shame on all of us, but especially those paid to protect such innocent lives. But this won't be last case - there will be many more in the future because it seems we never learn from our mistakes, despite promises to learn lessons.

[@Emma-pl9gt]

Twixmas?

[@geraldineangelamurray3001]

So so so well said. As I said myself in my comments. It doesn't suprise me. But I am deeply sad at the same time. Incompetence on all accounts to us as a community. To the authorities. To everyone really.

[@Adam-gp7co]

Skin colour and religion etc should not matter. We should look out for neighbours, family and friends as people in Authority and power don't care. Sad story and should never happen in today's age

[@elvishprincess321]

Exactly. Just can't rely on the state to do everything, a loss of community spirit is also to blame here, people don't care about each other anymore.

[@SoBeIt27]

True, it should never happen. But it does.

[@Sharki33]

Mother should be in Jail.

[@Happybugs]

Poor little soul come on people we need to keep an eye out more especially the vulnerable 😢

[@deblou7]

The mother should be done for child neglect, the neighbours should be disgusted with themselves, social services are useless and the police have failed this little boy, the uk is getting more like china by the day.. people are heartless and self absorbed... rest in peace little boy ❤

[@paulyoung4422]

Where was Mum?

[@sonnyjuke]

She hadn't seen him for 2 weeks where was she fgs

[@some1online2]

2 weeks of not checking on him with so much as a text yet its apparently entirely social services fault for not looking after her child.

[@elvishprincess321]

@@some1online2 yes for her to rely on the state to check on her kids welfare is sad, now her son is dead because she couldn't be bothered to get up and check on him herself.

[@some1online2]

@@elvishprincess321 the result of an overbearing interfering nanny state that teaches us all that the state is there to do everything for you, people start to believe it and give up all responsibility for their actions.

[@Guide504]

This broke my heart on the way home.❤

[@sammym9259]

Exactly..😢 if my neighbours don't see me online or noise cos I'm a single lone mum with a 2yr old..they scream call etc. Im lucky

[@ChrisAndCats]

Im almost 60 & my neighbours are late 60s/early 70s. Just after Christmas, I had to adjust a carpet door trim after the fitters left it too high for the door to close. They told me to use a hammer through a piece of carpet to bend it down tighter to the floor. As soon as I started, next door messaged me about the knocking which was a bit muffled as it was through carpet - not to complain, but to check I was OK and wasnt knocking for help. I also fetched shopping a few times they needed extra during the pandemic. They also look out of the upstairs if they hear my van - again, not to spy, but to check no-one is breaking in it which I appreciate. I keep an eye/ear out for their house if they're ever away overnight. Its nice to have people who check on each other.

[@grahametheridge6731]

A tragedy , heartbreaking for all

[@ianglover3642]

I'm disgusted by the lack of care by a lot of so called Mothers, in todays society! I see it all the time, when I'm out and about! I'm also disgusted with the majority of our so called politicians, for allowing underfunding!!

[@eh-i1841]

The way she said ‘the two people were discovered’.So cold.She should have said the little boy,and his dad,were found.

[@misst.e.a.187]

Oh gosh, really tough

[@sandialyn]

You know !

[@jacquithomas6253]

Heartbreaking poor little boy social services alerted police why did no one get into this property soddin answers need answering !!!!😡Rip sweetheart and your dad so sad and possibly avoidable 😢

[@ChengdhuPanda]

Where were family members, neighbours, any friends? Uncaring community and inarticulate "journalist" defending the indefensible.

[@aldastroud9671]

The mother didn't contacted her little son for all this days?!!! What kind of mother is that?!! I don't go longer than a couple of days without contacting adults children and I know they okay I see they activity on Facebook and Instagram... Neighbours? They just care if is to do something bad against their neighbours, never to help... Is few people with caring hearts unfortunately 😢 my poor baby, I'm so angry at mother...

[@Shaun7638]

The Mother is not to blame but certainly part of the problem.

[@anthonymarsh4956]

The idea of the neighbours is a joke for a lot of us , my neighbours for many houses about don’t even speak English.

[@lanceshire2022]

This is absolutely heartbreaking 😢😢😢

[@777cpt]

Truly heartbreaking, rest in peace little man

[@peterpann2331]

Absolutely heartbreaking.

[@shiplumiah7816]

the title of the video is enough, dont even want to watch the video. poor baby. cant imagine what he felt.

[@musheopeaus4125]

Where was the mum ?

[@Shaun7638]

Pub

[@michaelbayley7234]

First things first. Why was he living with his mother ? Don't have a problem with that but it's alright for her to say "the social services" didn't do their job. What about her doing hers ?????

[@aaroningl]

Yes. Mum appears to be more culpable then both social services and the police.

[@TheBibleWithTina]

There must be a reason. At the moment in Coronation Street, Gemma has been forbidden to live with her children.

[@billybigbollox]

He was living with his father. Nothing has been mentioned of a mother. Is the mother even alive? Personally I wouldn’t speculate on things that are unknown to you.

[@aaroningl]

@@billybigbollox it's been reported. The 'mother' is alive and she's gone on record to blame social services, despite not actually having custody of her own child. Make of that what you will.

[@arakkaramoon586]

"probably hungry".? Is she for real ? He starved to death !?!!

[@junedowling9677]

Probably no water

[@Carol-e3d5o]

Ever since social services went private to different agencies there was no communication , things like this never happened then heads would have rolled

[@roryking1]

breaks my heart. i would happily give up my life to give that little boy another chance. maybe this will push me to start living and get out more and make me realise i should be grateful. starving to death.... thats rough😢

[@expatbiker6598]

It all begins with every one of us. We have no clue who our neighbours are. Me to. So sad for the family. I hope they don't die in vein

[@tajwalikhan5082]

So sad and heartbreaking may they rest in peace.

[@skankhunt6727]

So sad . Truly heartbreaking. Prayers for the wee boy and his Dad

[@Mtmonaghan]

Terrible tragedy, we all need to learn from this.

[@JulieRobinson-gn5bj]

The sad thing is that we never do learn. That precious baby boy was failed by everyone😢😢

[@2handsandwiches]

Don't take experimental vaccines.

[@justified.by.the.lord.almighty]

It's the cold hearted Britain. Compared to other cultures, where families are tight knit and care for each other and check on each other, British culture is all about "minding my own business and only caring about myself". I remembered several people I've encountered who don't talk to their families anymore even if they just live across each other. It's sad to see.

[@bigtony4829]

Such a sad story ...Truly heartbreaking in fact

[@Martin-v3v9p]

Your commentary is inaccurate..the social worker called the police repeatedly to report that they were concerned about the father and child and the lack of contact and the fact they were unable to get an answer or gain access to the property..the police did absolutely nothing..and it was the social worker and landlord of the property who eventually gained access and found the deceased father and child.. Lincolnshire police have been referred over this tragic matter..

[@ke9438]

😢😢😢😢😢 LORD JESUS CHRIST please rest their souls Amen. So sad ❤❤❤❤❤....

[@Emma-pl9gt]

No such thing as LORD JESUS CHRIST. Stop bringing Christian B$ in to this. Where was your God when this poor child needed help? No where, exactly. Because he does NOT exist! There is no imaginary man in the sky!

[@Happybugs]

The lord works in mysterious ways

[@sutty85]

Where in earth was the mother!!!! Poor baby and of course his father.

[@ann3856]

It's SO heart breaking!

[@MandyWhiteley-qy2ml]

This is so unfortunate loss of community here is the problem lack of support for each other the councils have removed community centers so we no longer socialise with each other we have to bring back close knit communities this is just terrible did no one hear this baby crying 😢

[@elvishprincess321]

yes everyone now lives in their own little bubbles, few people even speak to their neighbours anymore, everyone views their house as a place to sleep & commute to work & don't think about next door.

[@2AForUK]

This has been playing on my mind. It seems that the very institutions made to protect our most vulnerable are not only failing in their duties but actively going out their way to perform so dismally. Country has gone to ruin. Rest in peace.

[@beavisbonce]

People stay inside when it’s cold, nothing to be concerned about

[@BigHenFor]

Nothing to be concerned about? Yeah, right. You don't think very deeply do you.

[@joycegibbs5267]

how many more times. This country is broken, people in it just don't care. Where was his mother ????

[@Martin-oz6lr]

Don't blame society. Social services are 100% at fault here. That child would still have been alive on the 2nd and most likely the 4th too 🤬

[@aaroningl]

You have no idea what you're talking about.

[@Martin-oz6lr]

@aaroningl I'm guessing from your comment you're another useless eater picking up a pay check for doing nothing!

[@Shaun7638]

You need help asap

[@aaroningl]

@@Shaun7638 social services knocked the door, made phone calls then informed the police. Even the police have put themselves forward for investigation, yet the OP already knows, 100%, who's to blame. What a pair you two are.

[@Shaun7638]

@@aaroningl Tragic story and always wanting to blame some one.

[@theevildrjelly4626]

The so called mother blaming everyone but herself

[@tank-x7i]

Did no family visit them over the holiday period ?.

[@Ruth-ff7jw]

If an appointment was arranged and there as no answer at the door, why didnt the Social Worker not get help there and then. If s Social Worker has to attend a family in the first place, then alarm bells should have been ringing there and then.

[@carolinebyrne9392]

O AM SORRY BUT WHAT KIND OF MOTHER DONT CHECK UP ON HER BABY THE NEXT MORNING SHE KNEEDSD TO BE HELD TO ACCOUNT FOR HER INACTION

[@benevans3266]

A heartbreaking story. God be with you both.

[@lynmatthews8252]

God could’ve and should’ve stopped it happening! Cruelty to children and animals happens everywhere all the time. God never helps. I wonder why!

[@benevans3266]

@@lynmatthews8252 Seriously? Feel free to start your own thread if you've got a problem with how the police and social services failed these two. They'll probably say it was someone else's fault too, like you do. Since nobody physically looked after Bronson and his Dad all I've said is I hope some thing spiritual does instead.

[@wasntme3269]

Wouldn't have happened when we had a caring generation way back 🫂🫂

[@sen5908]

It's the first time I have read about this case, I don't really watch the news much, they mentioned social services, why where they involved in the first place, you don't usually need them ?

[@catherineloftus1376]

Heartbreaking the baby Boy must have been so afraid, cold and hungry. My heart goes out to Father and Son, the family will be left, thinking what if !!!

[@rufdymond]

This is a sad reflection of today’s society - on the street I grew up on that had about 30 houses in the 1970s-80s everyone knew each other, people talked, baby sat peoples kids, there was a community. Now most people don’t even speak to the people who live directly next door to them, very sad.

[@clairrollings3988]

Heartbreaking ,may they both rest in peace and their spirits be free from this godforsaken planet.

[@sarahwagland1559]

This is why a mum and dad and family are so important. Yes, sometimes there's a good reason for being a single parent but often there isn't. And where was the mother anyway?

[@beedevonlife]

Can't believe you wrote this.

[@mp71001]

@sarahwagland1559 Seriously? Even in death (from system failures) a person is blamed & judged, without even the full circumstances that led them to lone parenthood being known by you. Its this exact apathy in society that’s lead to this death and severe hardship for many people in this country. May they both RIP

[@FaithfulandTrue777]

Tragic & avoidable. Lone parents are exhausted, resilient but judged. We often escape a deceptive abuser who's played on our kind nature. We do not choose to be alone, we flee for our lives and the lives of our children, at hreat cost because we have no option! You don't escape a "safe" man or woman depending who the perpetrator is. Lone parent status needs to be added to the Equality Act of protected characteristics. No net to catch us when we are close to the edge... see the film "About A Boy" This poor innocent child 🙏

[@simonhill9553]

I agree with you Sarah, well said. Ignore the naysayers, they evidently have their own crosses to bear

[@Nameless.Hermit]

@@simonhill9553 you're a disgusting human being too Simon

[@ataboyboyboy8895]

The result of a dying civilisation where concentrate on themselves rather community. They have destroyed the family nucleus and now we are starting to see the consequences.

[@Occident.]

Only Nationalism can save us.

[@LauchlanMac]

This is truly heartbreaking for me. I’m numb over this and can’t understand how this happens in 2024. 🙏😞

[@joycegibbs5267]

I can. We have lost our morals and decency. It's all me, me, me.

[@FiVibe]

This is sickening

[@FaithfulandTrue777]

Lone parent status needs to be added to the Equality Act of protected characteristics to stop prejudice and let policy weave a safety net. All things new, 2024 🇬🇧 Educate men not to abuse their wives and children and of course stop women who are also abusive, its an entitled societal problem.

[@jeanselvanadan7743]

It will soon be fogotten as another tragic story i can get it what wrong with social services they are just chronic

[@KevinSmith-ki7yl]

What sort of country are we living in when this sort of thing is allowed to happen, the police ignored the social workers concern, this is beyond heartbreaking , the suffering that child went through is unimaginable,shame on everyone involved.

[@FaithfulandTrue777]

Tragic & avoidable. Lone parents are exhausted, resilient but judged. We often escape a deceptive abuser who's played on our kind nature. We do not choose to be alone. Lone parent status needs to be added to the Equality Act of protected characteristics. No net to catch us when we slip through...

[@rectify2003]

We are in an age where nobody cares, and when tragedy happens does everything to avoid responsibility Poor Dog must have been barking also. Shame on everybody involved in not being involved

[@robertanderson-en7tl]

As for neighbours, we're told these days, not to interfere.

[@arandomhandsomeman7725]

No need to be sad here. Its the outcome of the individualistic society. Not 1 of their family member checked on them. Not 1.

[@paromita10]

This happens only in Europe, England and the USA as people are too busy making money. They don’t have any interest or time for neighbours whatsoever. So sad😢

[@kimmaddison8686]

Sad poor child and father rip

[@anglewoden]

While this was horrific for the boy it was no picnic for the Dad either and I hope he is not forgotten. The 'social Worker' that kept calling is at fault to some degree as they could of prevented the boys death at least. I know they are underfunded like most are nowadays but perhaps where a social worker is involved they could have a key to the property to be used when they get no answer? I bet many deaths could be prevented if that was the case. The key could be returned when their presence is no longer needed? As a father myself my heart goes out to both of them and to the family who have to pick up the pieces now.

[@geraldineangelamurray3001]

No need for a key. Surely the police can force entry in an emergency. Sheer incompetence from everyone involved

[@petrovtiganu9904]

As the poor Dad was passing,he would have been thinking about his poor Son😢😢😢

[@imranquinn2070]

Absolutely heartbreaking

[@nealecarbis3637]

Unfortunately this has nothing to do with any local authority. But a state of the way we live in separate worlds. I live on my own and no one would miss me if I died and didn't go out. Society is the problem, we need a register for people to call once a week if they don't call then there hours is opened to check they are okay. Simple

[@G2020-]

Heart breaking

[@hamzaahmed5804]

If only people cared about human beings more than their pets.

[@elkpaz560]

Caring for other animals does not diminish your caring for your own species.

[@hamzaahmed5804]

@@elkpaz560 Yeah well tell that to those homeless people bearing the daily humiliation. I bet if anyone founds a stray cat or dog, they'd take them in without any hesitation.

[@manchegocheese997]

@@hamzaahmed5804 How many homeless people have you taken in?

[@hamzaahmed5804]

Not yet but I would if it ever comes to that. Would you though?@@manchegocheese997

[@elkpaz560]

@@hamzaahmed5804 Probably because they are less threatening. Humans are more dangerous to other humans.

[@sweeneytod1]

Where was the rest of the family? The tattoos say it all.

[@RichardGallear]

My name is Richard Gallear,author of the forgotten child .my story of child abuse began over 65 years ago,and this sad story tells me nothing has changedin over 70 years.social services and government policy and lack of funding should be ashamed.im heartbroken reading this story.

[@Occident.]

Only Nationalism can save us!