Matthews faces court over 'abduction'

The mother of Shannon Matthews and a 39-year-old man are to appear in court later to enter pleas in connection with the alleged abduction of the youngster.

Karen Matthews, 32, will appear alongside Michael Donovan at Leeds Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing.

Shannon disappeared on February 19 and was eventually discovered less than a mile from her home in Dewsbury Moor, 24 days after she went missing.

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