Man in ‘mental block’ over what happened to April’s body

The man accused of murdering April Jones told police he had a “mental block” about what happened to her body, a jury has heard.

Mark Bridger, aged 47, also said he “never thought” of calling 999 after he says he ran her over, Mold Crown Court heard.

The jury in Bridger’s trial were hearing transcripts of his police interviews, read in court by Paul Hobson, prosecuting, and interviewing officer, detective constable Louise Thomas.