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Wrexham Man Charged With Encouraging or Assisting Suicide Over Alleged Online Chemical Sales

Prosecutors say the case followed a North Wales Police probe into a business selling a substance via an online forum.

Overview

  • CPS officials announced on September 16 that Miles Cross, 33, faces four counts under Section 2(1) of the Suicide Act 1961.
  • He is scheduled to appear at Wrexham Magistrates’ Court on October 16, 2025.
  • The CPS said its prosecutors found sufficient evidence to bring charges and concluded a prosecution serves the public interest.
  • Local reporting says two deaths are being examined in connection with four packages of the substance, which remains a developing inquiry not included in the charges.
  • The CPS reminded the public that proceedings are active and warned that reporting or online commentary must not prejudice the defendant’s right to a fair trial.