Accused denies using strap to control Shannon

THE man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews yesterday denied using an elasticated strap to “enforce” his control of the youngster while she was held captive in his flat.

The strap was found tied to a loft beam in Michael Donovan’s flat and it is alleged it was used to restrain Shannon’s movements.

The jury at Leeds Crown Court was again shown a 3-D image of the strap and how it could have restricted Shannon’s movements around the flat.