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Man denies murdering five-week-old baby

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Sean Jefferson from Walsall appeared at Stafford Crown Court on Wednesday

A man has appeared in court and denied murdering a five-week-old baby.

Sean Jefferson, of Birch Court, Walsall, pleaded not guilty to the murder and manslaughter of Darcy-Leigh Jefferson on 29 March 2022 during a hearing at Stafford Crown Court on Wednesday.

Appearing in the dock wearing jeans and a grey-zipped Adidas top, the 34-year-old also denied causing or allowing a child to die, two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm and cruelty to a person under the age of 16.

The offences were alleged to have happened between 20 February and 27 March 2022.

Amy Leigh Clark, of Enots Close in Lichfield, Staffordshire, appeared at the same hearing via video link from HMP Foston Hall but was not asked to enter any pleas due to technical issues.

The 33-year-old will appear at the same court in person on 25 September, where she will be arraigned.

The pair are expected to face a trial lasting six to eight weeks from 12 January 2026.

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