Bronson Battersby cops refer themselves to watchdog after missing chances to save boy, 2, tragically found dead with dad
COPS called to help look for starved tot Bronson Battersby have referred themselves to the IOPC for investigation.
Lincolnshire Police were contacted both times a social worker knocked at the property looking for the two-year-old.
It is understood they made enquiries with relatives – but did not attempt to force entry to the flat where Bronson died, despite him being registered as a child in need.
They have now referred themselves to the police watchdog – The independent Office for Police Conduct – for their actions to be checked.
A spokesman for the force said: “The exact actions of organisations involved will be analysed in a forthcoming review and at this stage it would be inappropriate to comment further.
“As part of standard procedures we have referred this to the IOPC as a result of a death or serious injury following police involvement.”
The probe comes after The Sun revealed Lincolnshire Children’s Services were conducting a rapid review into the circumstances surrounding his death.
A coroner will also investigate the tragedy.
Local Tory MP Matt Warman earlier slammed “systemic failures” over adorable Bronson’s avoidable death.
Bronson’s was found laying beside father Kenneth, 60, who had suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after Boxing Day.
Sarah Piesse, 43, fought back tears as she told The Sun yesterday: “If social services had done their job Bronson would still be alive. But they didn’t do anything.
“I can’t believe it. They can’t let them get away with this.
“We have to be able to rely on social workers to keep our children safe.”
Sarah added: “I’ve had the results of the post mortem. Bronson starved to death because his dad died.
“They think Kenneth died no earlier than December 29.
“It means if the social worker had pushed to get in when she got no reply on January 2 then Bronson would still have been alive.”