Couple to face charges of causing harm to a baby (From Gazette Series)

Couple to face charges of causing harm to a baby

A YOUNG couple have appeared at Gloucester Crown Court charged with causing grevious bodily harm to a baby - including breaking the child's leg.

James Coxon, 20, of Draycott, Cam, but currently living in Devon, is charged with causing grevious bodily harm with intent and causing grevious bodily harm. He is also charged with two counts of cruelty to a child.

His partner Amanda Holland, 18, of Draycott, Cam, is charged with assault causing grevious bodily harm.

She is also charged with two counts of cruelty to a child. The charges relate to the period between November 1-11 last year.

No pleas have been entered.

Judge Jamie Tabor QC heard that several experts would be called to a potential trial that would last seven days.

He said the case would be looked at again within the next five weeks and set a trial date for December 5.

He told them: "You both face very serious charges and it is vital that you have every opportunity to discuss it with those who represent you." He released them both on conditional bail.