A MAN accused of killing his baby son will not face trial until next year.

Lee Clark, formerly of Neville Close, Gainford, County Durham, is accused of the manslaughter of five-month-old Charlee Cameron-Clark, who died from head injuries on March 1, last year.

Mr Clark, 27, pleaded not guilty to the charge when he appeared at Newcastle Crown Court today (Monday, October 29).

A trial date was set for January 28 next year.