Lewis Prince: Manchester man denies attempted murder of Blackpool toddler

A young boy was found with head and neck injuries at a home in the resort.
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A man has denied attempting to murder a toddler in Blackpool in Lancashire. Lewis Prince, 29, appeared at Preston Crown Court today (Friday 6 January) where he was accused of trying to kill a two-year-old boy on 7 December last year.

He was arrested after a boy was found with head and neck injuries at an address in the seaside resort. The boy was taken to hospital and Prince was later charged with attempted murder. Today, Prince, of Browning Road, Swinton, Greater Manchester entered a not guilty plea. A trial date has been set for Tuesday 30 May.

The 29-year-old defendant was remanded into custody. The court heard he is due to return to court for a bail application.

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