- Morning, welcome to The Northern Echo's live coverage of the trial of Chris Stockton and Paula Roberts.
- They are on trial at Teesside Crown Court following the death of Darlington toddler Charlie Roberts.
- Chris Stockton denies murdering the toddler.
- The 38-year-old and the child’s mother, Paula Roberts, 41, are both charged with child neglect. The pair both deny the charge.
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