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04/04/2008
Two Women Arrested In Shannon Matthews Case
Police have arrested two members of Shannon Matthew's family as the investigation into the alleged abduction of West Yorkshire schoolgirl continues.
The girl's stepfather's mother Alice Meehan, 49, is understood to have been arrested on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice, while Michael Donovan's 25-year-old sister Amanda Hyett is being held on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Shannon, nine, disappeared on February 19, following a school trip. She was discovered on March 14, hidden in the base of a bed in a flat in Batley Carr, following a high profile police investigation.
Michael Donovan, 39, of Lidgate Gardens, Batley Carr, has been charged with Shannon's kidnap and imprisonment.
His trial date has been provisionally set for November 11 in Leeds.
Mr Donovan, formerly known as Paul Drake, is the uncle of Shannon's stepfather, Craig Meehan.
Mr Meehan, 22, from Dewsbury Moor, West Yorkshire, appeared before Dewsbury Magistrates Court on Thursday, charged with ten counts of possessing indecent images of children.
He was remanded in custody to appear before the same court on April 11.
(KMcA/JM)
The girl's stepfather's mother Alice Meehan, 49, is understood to have been arrested on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice, while Michael Donovan's 25-year-old sister Amanda Hyett is being held on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Shannon, nine, disappeared on February 19, following a school trip. She was discovered on March 14, hidden in the base of a bed in a flat in Batley Carr, following a high profile police investigation.
Michael Donovan, 39, of Lidgate Gardens, Batley Carr, has been charged with Shannon's kidnap and imprisonment.
His trial date has been provisionally set for November 11 in Leeds.
Mr Donovan, formerly known as Paul Drake, is the uncle of Shannon's stepfather, Craig Meehan.
Mr Meehan, 22, from Dewsbury Moor, West Yorkshire, appeared before Dewsbury Magistrates Court on Thursday, charged with ten counts of possessing indecent images of children.
He was remanded in custody to appear before the same court on April 11.
(KMcA/JM)
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07 April 2008
Shannon's Mother Arrested
The mother of Shannon Matthews has been arrested as police continue to investigate the schoolgirl's alleged abduction. Karen Matthews, 32, from Dewsbury Moor in West Yorkshire was arrested on Sunday night on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
Shannon's Mother Arrested
The mother of Shannon Matthews has been arrested as police continue to investigate the schoolgirl's alleged abduction. Karen Matthews, 32, from Dewsbury Moor in West Yorkshire was arrested on Sunday night on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
16 April 2008
Shannon's Mother To Stand Trial Over Her Abduction
The mother of Shannon Matthews is to stand trial in November in relation to the alleged abduction of the schoolgirl. Karen Matthews, 32, of Dewsbury in Yorkshire, appeared at Leeds Crown Court via videolink on Wednesday.
Shannon's Mother To Stand Trial Over Her Abduction
The mother of Shannon Matthews is to stand trial in November in relation to the alleged abduction of the schoolgirl. Karen Matthews, 32, of Dewsbury in Yorkshire, appeared at Leeds Crown Court via videolink on Wednesday.
03 April 2008
Child Porn Charges For Shannon's Stepdad
The stepfather of Shannon Matthews has appeared in court charged with child pornography offences. Craig Meehan, 22, from Dewsbury Moor, West Yorkshire, was arrested at the family home on Wednesday. He was charged with ten counts of possessing indecent images of children and appeared before Dewsbury Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Child Porn Charges For Shannon's Stepdad
The stepfather of Shannon Matthews has appeared in court charged with child pornography offences. Craig Meehan, 22, from Dewsbury Moor, West Yorkshire, was arrested at the family home on Wednesday. He was charged with ten counts of possessing indecent images of children and appeared before Dewsbury Magistrates Court on Thursday.
10 April 2008
Further Arrests In Shannon Case
A further three arrests have been made today as police probe deeper into the Shannon Matthew's case. Alice Meehan, 49, and her two daughters, Amanda Hyett, 25, and Caroline Meehan, 29, have all been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
Further Arrests In Shannon Case
A further three arrests have been made today as police probe deeper into the Shannon Matthew's case. Alice Meehan, 49, and her two daughters, Amanda Hyett, 25, and Caroline Meehan, 29, have all been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
26 March 2008
Trial Date Set For Shannon Kidnap Accused
A 39-year-old man accused of the kidnap and false imprisonment of West Yorkshire schoolgirl Shannon Matthews is to stand trial later this year. Michael Donovan, from Lidgate Gardens in Dewsbury, appeared at Leeds Crown Court via videolink on Wednesday.
Trial Date Set For Shannon Kidnap Accused
A 39-year-old man accused of the kidnap and false imprisonment of West Yorkshire schoolgirl Shannon Matthews is to stand trial later this year. Michael Donovan, from Lidgate Gardens in Dewsbury, appeared at Leeds Crown Court via videolink on Wednesday.
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