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.

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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Courts Crime Place: Dewsbury Moor Place: West Yorkshire Place: Lidgate Gardens Place: Dewsbury Place: Batley Carr Person: Shannon Person: Shannon Matthews Person: Karen Matthews Person: Matthews Person: Michael Donovan Person: Donovan Person: Paul Drake Person: Craig Meehan Organisation: Crown Court Organisation: West Yorkshire Police

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