A 33-year-old man has been jailed for 14 years after selling a lethal chemical online to help people end their lives, in what is believed to be the first case of its kind in the UK.
Miles Cross was sentenced at Mold Crown Court after pleading guilty to four counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting suicide. The court heard that in August and September 2024, Cross sent packages containing a fatal chemical to four individuals he met anonymously on an online suicide forum. Two of the recipients later died after using the substance, which Cross sold for £100 per package.
Judge Rowlands described the case as rare and extremely serious, noting that Cross targeted people he did not know and who were clearly vulnerable.
He praised North Wales Police for a detailed investigation carried out with support from Ofcom, the National Crime Agency, the NHS and the Samaritans. The investigation also led to UK access to the forum being shut down.
Prosecutors said Cross initially joined the forum while researching suicide methods for himself, amid struggles with gambling, alcohol and mental health. In July 2024, he posted images of the chemicals alongside a QR code allowing users to order and pay.
Cross was arrested in January 2025, with police linking him to the forum, bank accounts and seized chemicals. One victim, 29-year-old Shubreet Singh from Leeds, was named in court.
Police said the case highlights the danger of online predators exploiting vulnerable people, urging anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts to seek professional help.
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