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Man, 33, admits selling substance online to assist with suicides
Miles Cross admitted to four charges of encouraging or assisting suicide by selling sodium nitrate online, linked to two deaths under investigation, North Wales Police said.
- A man pleaded guilty to selling a substance online to assist with suicide, admitting four counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting suicide, Miles Cross admitted.
- North Wales Police probed a business selling a substance on an online forum, leading to Miles Cross's January arrest in Wrexham following their investigation.
- Police say two deaths are linked to four packages containing a substance, and DCS Chris Bell said `Cross took advantage and exploited his victims in their most desperate moments, profiting off their vulnerability and mental illnesses.`
- Cross will be sentenced at Mold Crown Court on 7 January, with North Wales Police emphasising safeguarding and signposting support from Samaritans.
- Police thanked partner agencies including the Crown Prosecution Service and The National Crime Agency, saying the admission may bring victims and their families some peace after a 10-month complex investigation.
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Man admits assisting suicide by selling chemicals online
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