North Wales PoliceA man from Wrexham has admitted selling chemicals online which could be used by those intending to take their own lives.
Miles Cross, 33, pleaded guilty to four counts of intentionally committing an act capable of encouraging or assisting suicide, at Mold Crown Court on Tuesday.
The court heard he supplied the substances to four individuals during August and September 2024. No details were given in court, but prosecutors claim two men and two women paid £100 each to the accused via his online business.
Shubhreet Singh, 26, from Leeds, who was one of the four people who bought the chemicals, has since died.
Judge Rhys Rowlands warned Cross, of Llys Nanthgarw in Wrexham, that he should expect a prison sentence when he returns to court to be sentenced on 7 January next year.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said Cross sent the chemicals through the post between 9 August and 13 September 2024, receiving payments of £100 a piece.
When police searched Cross’ address in January 2025, officers discovered the chemical and other paraphernalia, the court heard.
Det Supt Chris Bell, from North Wales Police, said: “Cross took advantage and exploited his victims in their most desperate moments, profiting off their vulnerability and mental illnesses.
“This has been a highly complex and sensitive investigation over the past 10 months, and I want to acknowledge the courage of the witnesses who played an integral part in the investigation during such difficult circumstances.
“Safeguarding vulnerable individuals is a priority for us, and we continue to work closely with partner agencies to provide support and prevent harm wherever possible.”
Cross ‘preyed on people’
Alison Storey, specialist prosecutor with the CPS Special Crime Division, said: “Miles Cross preyed on four people in a distressed state and knowingly provided a substance intended to end their lives.
“His actions were purely for financial gain, and he made the process of ordering the chemical online easy and accessible.
“This case is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by those who aim to exploit vulnerable individuals online.”
“The CPS will always aim to hold offenders to account when they illegally seek to encourage or assist a suicide.”
“Our thoughts remain with the families of the victims, and we hope this outcome brings some measure of justice to them.”
Cross dressed in a black suit and tie, spoke only to confirm his date of birth, address and to say “guilty” as each of the charge was read out.
He left the court shortly after the 10-minute hearing without making any comment to reporters.
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