Wrexham man admits assisting suicide through online sales

A 33-year-old man from Wrexham has pleaded guilty to four charges of intentionally encouraging or assisting the suicide of others.

Miles Cross appeared at Mold Crown Court yesterday, Tuesday 18 November, where he admitted the offences contrary to Section 2(1) of the Suicide Act 1961.

North Wales Police are investigating two deaths in connection with four packages containing a substance that Cross sold online. He was arrested in Wrexham in January 2025 following an investigation into a business selling the substance via an online forum to assist with suicide.

Cross will be sentenced at Mold Crown Court on Wednesday 7 January.

Detective Superintendent Chris Bell said: “Cross took advantage and exploited his victims in their most desperate moments, profiting off their vulnerability and mental wellbeing.

“I hope today’s admission provides the victims and their families with some peace of mind and relief that they are now spared the ordeal of a trial. My thoughts, and those of the whole investigation team, remain with them today.

“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.

“I want to thank my team who built a comprehensive case that resulted in Cross admitting all four offences, and a number of key partners to which we are grateful, including the Crown Prosecution Service, The National Crime Agency and colleagues from other forces.

“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. If you have suicidal thoughts, or thoughts of self-harm, I would like to highlight there is help out there. Whatever you are going through, you don’t have to face it alone.”