Leeds dad denies murdering one-month-old son in 2020
He will stand trial early next year
A dad accused of murdering his newborn baby boy more than six years ago has denied the charge and will stand trial.
Niall Worsfold appeared at Leeds Crown Court this morning over a video link from HMP Leeds where he is being held on remand.
The 29-year-old formally entered a not-guilty plea. He also entered a not-guilty to a charge of child cruelty.
Worsfold, of Farrow Road, Armley, will now stand trial in February 22 next year. It is expected to last up to four weeks.
Worsfold is charged with killing his one-month-old boy in July 2020.
The tot was admitted to hospital on July 4, 2020 from an address in Lincombe Drive, Gledhow, and died six days later.
A 25-year-old woman, who was arrested as part of the investigation by detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, has now been released with no further action.