Shannon’s mother charged with her kidnapping

THE mother of schoolgirl Shannon Matthews, who went missing for 24 days earlier this year, has been charged with her kidnap and false imprisonment, a court heard yesterday.

Shannon’s mother charged with her kidnapping
Sat, 06 Sep, 2008 - 01:00

Karen Matthews, 32, had previously been accused of perverting the course of justice and child neglect.

The extra charges were revealed yesterday during a plea hearing at Leeds Crown Court.

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