26/09/2007

Father Charged With Son's Murder

The father of a four-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in West Yorkshire has appeared in court charged with his murder.

Ryan Hawkins died after being stabbed at a house in Royd Street in Slaithwaite on Sunday afternoon. A post-mortem revealed that he died from multiple stab wounds.

His 14-year-old sister Donna was also taken to the same hospital, also suffering from multiple stab wounds. She underwent surgery and is now in a serious, but stable, condition.

Chris Hawkins, 47, appeared before Huddersfield Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, charged with his son's murder and the attempted murder of his daughter.

He was remanded in custody to appear before Bradford Crown Court on October 4.

(KMcA)


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