{"id":3321,"date":"2026-03-07T04:45:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T00:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/duye.live\/?p=3321"},"modified":"2026-03-07T04:45:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T00:45:06","slug":"bronson-battersby-images-show-skegness-basement-flat-where-two-year-old-and-father-kenneth-were-found-dead-4781","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/duye.live\/?p=3321","title":{"rendered":"Bronson Battersby: Images Show Skegness Basement Flat Where Two-Year-Old and Father Kenneth Were Found Dead.4781"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Images have revealed the condition of the basement flat in Skegness, Lincolnshire, where two-year-old Bronson Battersby and his father, Kenneth Battersby, were found dead earlier this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discovery was made on January 9 after repeated attempts by a social worker to make contact at the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bronson, aged two, was found beside his father inside the rented flat where they had been living together with their pet dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bronson Battersby: Toddler found dead with his father in Skegness\" width=\"735\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8OivPY2pd0Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lincolnshire Police confirmed they were alerted at around 3.25pm on January 9 to reports that two bodies had been found at the address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officers attended the scene and later confirmed that the deaths were not being treated as suspicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The matter has since been referred to the coroner\u2019s office for further investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to reports shared with the family, Kenneth Battersby, 60, is believed to have died from a heart attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bronson is believed to have died several days later, with post-mortem results indicating dehydration and starvation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photographs taken outside the property show peeling paint on the exterior walls and signs of general disrepair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children\u2019s toys can be seen scattered in the small garden area near the basement entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside, the flat has been described as cluttered and poorly maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neighbours in the seaside town have spoken of their distress following the discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many described feeling shocked that such a tragedy had unfolded behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amanda Tovey, who lives in the flat above, said Kenneth had sole custody of Bronson and was raising him alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She described Kenneth as someone who tried to be a good father but struggled with day-to-day responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Ms Tovey, social services were aware that Kenneth was finding it difficult to cope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said she believed more support might have helped the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bronson, she recalled, was a cheerful and affectionate child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said he often greeted neighbours warmly and appeared eager for attention and interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kenneth and Bronson were last seen alive on Boxing Day, December 26, when the little boy waved at a neighbour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following day, Kenneth sent a message to a neighbour thanking them for their support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On December 27, a social worker made contact to arrange a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On January 2, the social worker arrived for the scheduled visit but received no response at the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She then made enquiries at other addresses and contacted police for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A second unannounced visit was made on January 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When there was again no answer, police were contacted once more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was not until January 9 that access was gained to the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The social worker attended with the landlady, who had a key to the flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside, they discovered the bodies of Kenneth and Bronson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The landlady, Maria Clifton-Plaice, later told the BBC that she was heartbroken by what she had seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She described the day as one of the worst of her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms Clifton-Plaice said she believed Bronson had recently come to stay with his father more regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She described the child as someone who appeared to bring joy to Kenneth\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lincolnshire County Council confirmed that a review is being carried out to understand the circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heather Sandy, executive director for children\u2019s services, said the council was devastated by the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said partner agencies were working together to examine what had happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boston and Skegness MP Matt Warman described the deaths as a tragedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said it appeared that contact had been made by social services but that questions remained about whether the potential seriousness of the situation had been fully understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A spokesperson for the Independent Office for Police Conduct confirmed they had received a referral from Lincolnshire Police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are currently assessing what further action, if any, is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lincolnshire Police reiterated that the deaths are not being treated as suspicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They said investigations had been carried out and the case passed to the coroner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The family\u2019s pet boxer dog, Skylar, was found alive inside the flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The animal was described as severely underweight but survived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bronson\u2019s mother, Sarah, was informed on January 9 and later attended to formally identify her son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flowers have since been placed outside the flat by members of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Messages of sympathy and remembrance have been left near the entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The timeline of events has become central to understanding how the situation unfolded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between December 27 and January 9, attempts were made to make contact, but entry could not lawfully be forced without sufficient grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Lincolnshire County Council spokesperson said it would have been unlawful for the social worker to enter without permission or police authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The council said it is cooperating fully with all reviews and investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For residents of Skegness, the news has prompted reflection on support systems and how vulnerable families are monitored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flat itself, located below street level, has become a focal point for those trying to comprehend the loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its worn exterior now stands as a reminder of the lives once lived inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bronson Battersby was two years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His death, alongside that of his father Kenneth Battersby, has left a community searching for answers while official investigations continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"846\" src=\"https:\/\/duye.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-24.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duye.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-24.png 690w, https:\/\/duye.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-24-245x300.png 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Images have revealed the condition of the basement flat in Skegness, Lincolnshire, where two-year-old Bronson Battersby and his father, Kenneth Battersby, were 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