Leicester Couple Charged with Toddler's Murder

It's April 29th, from your city to your ears. This is Lester News today, powered by AI.

A man and a woman from Lester face murder charges for the death of 21-month-old Tobias John Doyle back in 2023.

O'Mielle Gordon, who's 35, and Shalom Morgan 23, showed up at Lester Crown Court on Wednesday, April 29th.

They confirmed their names but said nothing else, and they've been locked up since Monday, April 27th, on top of child cruelty counts.

The pair got arrested in December 2023, after the toddler rushed to hospital from a home in Bronstone, Frith.

He passed away just days later. They'd been out on bail for two years and five months until these fresh charges hid.

Police are filling the community's pain over this tragedy.

Detective Inspector Kevin Hames shared thoughts with Tobias' family and those hit hardest.

Officers are out in affected spots to calm worries and offer support during this tough stretch.

In court, the judge set a bail hearing for Morgan on Wednesday, May 6th, and more dates for May 25th and May 26th for please end.

Prep. Trial kicks off August 24th, though that could shift with the case's weight.

Both stay in custody for now, as the investigation rolls on.

Cops urge everyone to hold off speculating so proceedings stay fair complex stuff ahead, but just as moves forward.