No decision in baby case

Norwich - A jury last night failed to reach a decision following the trial of a childminder who is accused of murdering a five…

Norwich - A jury last night failed to reach a decision following the trial of a childminder who is accused of murdering a five-months-old boy. The jury at Norwich Crown Court deliberated for more than four hours and was sent home and will reconvene on Monday.

Helen Stacey, 41, denies killing baby Joseph Mackin at her home in North Walsham, Norfolk, on May 13 last year.

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