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Leeds Father Denies Murdering Infant Son in Court Appearance
Niall Worsfold, a 29-year-old resident of Farrow Road in Leeds, has appeared at Leeds Crown Court facing charges of murdering his baby son and child cruelty. The court session took place on Monday, September 7.
According to West Yorkshire Police, the infant, who was only one month old, died on July 10, 2020, after being admitted to the hospital on July 4 from an address on Lincombe Drive in Gledhow.
During his court appearance, Worsfold denied both charges. A trial date has been set for January 22, 2027, and he is scheduled to attend a pre-trial hearing on January 6, 2027.
His Honour Judge Phillips KC cautioned Worsfold about the importance of cooperation in the court process, stating that failure to engage with court proceedings could lead to the trial continuing in his absence. The judge highlighted potential consequences, including the prosecution applying for the trial to proceed without Worsfold being present, which might deny him the opportunity to present evidence in his defence.
The trial is forecasted to last four weeks.
