Several reports describe claims from a former neighbour of convicted child killer Jamie Varley, who they say had reported him to police years before the murder of adopted toddler Preston Davey in Preston, England. The Manchester Evening News and The Mirror both say the neighbour spoke publicly about what she described as “nightmare” or disturbing incidents involving Varley. According to these accounts, the neighbour characterized Varley’s behaviour as threatening and said she contacted police after experiencing or witnessing events that caused her concern. The reports also describe how the neighbour later linked those earlier warning signs to the eventual killing and alleged sexual abuse of 13-month-old Preston Davey. One outlet’s reporting additionally references claims about disturbing conduct involving a school context, but the shared core across the sources is that the neighbour says she raised concerns with police before the murder. The articles frame the neighbour’s statements as part of broader discussions about missed warning signs, while presenting her descriptions of events rather than establishing new court findings.