Kidnap mother missing home comforts

THE mother of Shannon Matthews said the things she misses in prison are sex, shopping and coffee at her neighbour’s house – but did not mention her seven children, it was reported yesterday.

Karen Matthews, 33, was jailed for eight years at Leeds Crown Court in January after she was found guilty of the kidnapping and false imprisonment of Shannon and perverting the course of justice.

Matthews denied the charges throughout the trial last year and blamed the crime on other people.