IOPC concludes investigation into Lincolnshire Police involvement prior to the bodies of Kenneth and Bronson Battersby being discovered

Key findings

• No indication any Lincolnshire Police officer breached professional standards.
• The investigation involved reviewing all relevant calls and contacts.
• The investigation commenced following a referral from Lincolnshire Police.
• The bodies of the man and his son were discovered on 9 January.
• Report shared with Lincolnshire Police and the coroner for future proceedings.
• Families involved were met to explain the findings.
• Recommendations were made to local child safeguarding practices.
• The full findings cannot be issued until future inquests are held.

Outcome

No case to answer regarding police conduct. The investigation concluded without indication of misconduct.