Baby Hollie Ashurst murder trial: LIVE updates as accused dad continues to give evidence

Wigan dad Daniel Ashurst will return to the witness stand today to face cross-examination in a murder trial.
By Gaynor Clarke
Published 18th Feb 2020, 08:03 BST
Updated 18th Feb 2020, 10:24 BST
Manchester Crown CourtManchester Crown Court
Manchester Crown Court

The 33-year-old, of Fleming Court, Shevington, has pleaded not guilty to the murder and manslaughter of his 14-month-old daughter Hollie. Press ctrl F5 to refresh for updates.

10.20am Mr Justice Dove has now arrived in court. Ashurst is taken to the witness box and the jury is brought in. Mr Gozem takes to his feet to question Ashurst.

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10am Everyone is gathering in court ready for the trial to start shortly. Defendant Daniel Ashurst will be back in the witness box for cross-examination by prosecutor Guy Gozem QC.

Here is what happened in court yesterday, when Ashurst spent all day giving evidence.

8am Good morning. The trial is due to resume at 10am today.