Shannon Matthews

Jury sees photo of Shannon 'hideout'

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:45:07 GMT

A jury has been shown a photo of the bed Shannon Matthews was allegedly hidden in and an elasticated rope said to have tethered her.

Matthews denied Shannon plot

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:24:05 GMT

Shannon Matthews' mother told police she did not know her daughter was staying at a relative's flat, a court has heard.

Shannon found 'frightened and crying'

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:59:48 GMT

A police officer who found Shannon Matthews said the girl was frightened and crying when she was found.

Donovan attack delays Shannon trial

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:13:04 GMT

The jury trying Shannon Matthews' mother will not be sitting because her co-accused Michael Donovan was attacked in prison.

Matthews 'showed no interest in Shannon'

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:12:53 GMT

Karen Matthews did not ask about the welfare of her daughter when police told her she had been found, a court heard.

Shannon 'drugged during captivity'

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:40:43 GMT

Shannon Matthews was drugged and tied up during her captivity, a jury has heard.

Shannon trial jury sworn in

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:00:49 GMT

A jury has been sworn in to try the mother of schoolgirl Shannon Matthews, who went missing earlier this year.

Shannon Matthews mother in court

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:44:47 GMT

The mother of Shannon Matthews has appeared in court charged with kidnap and false imprisonment.

Meehan guilty of child porn possession

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:50:23 GMT

Craig Meehan, the former partner of Shannon Matthews's mother, has been freed from custody despite being jailed for possessing child porn.

Meehan 'had child porn on computer'

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:49:36 GMT

Police found 133 indecent images of children on a computer belonging to the partner of Shannon Matthews' mother, a court heard.

Meehan refused bail on child porn charges

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:31:45 GMT

The former partner of Shannon Matthews' mother has been refused bail on child pornography charges by a Crown Court judge.

Meehan trial date set

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:14:37 GMT

The former partner of Shannon Matthews' mother will go on trial for child pornography charges on September 8.

Meehan in court over porn charges

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:28:13 GMT

The former partner of Shannon Matthews' mother has appeared in court on child pornography charges.

Meehan in court on child porn charges

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:57:41 GMT

The former partner of Shannon Matthews' mother has appeared in court on chil porn charges.

Shannon's mother refused bail

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:51:48 GMT

The mother of Shannon Matthews, who is due to go on trial later this year, has been refused bail.

Meehan child porn trial date set

Wed, 28 May 2008 16:06:51 GMT

The former partner of Shannon Matthews' mother will go on trial later this year on child pornography charges.

Meehan up on child porn charges

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:47:02 GMT

The former partner of Shannon Matthews' mother has appeared in court on charges of possessing child pornography.

Shannon accused denied bail

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:07:54 GMT

The man accused of the kidnap and imprisonment of schoolgirl Shannon Matthews has been refused bail.

Meehan refused bail on child porn charges

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:01:26 GMT

The ex-partner of Shannon Matthews' mother has been refused bail on child porn charges.

Shannon mother remanded in custody

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:49:27 GMT

The mother of Shannon Matthews has appeared in court charged in connection with her daughter's alleged abduction.

Shannon's neighbours arrested on fraud suspicion

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:23:18 GMT

The next-door neighbours of Shannon Matthews have been arrested on suspicion of benefit fraud.

Three released on bail by Shannon police

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:56:32 GMT

West Yorkshire Police have released three women on bail over the alleged abduction of schoolgirl Shannon Matthews.

Shannon's mother remanded in custody

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:37:58 GMT

Shannon Matthews' mother has been remanded in custody accused of child neglect and perverting the course of justice.

Shannon's mum charged

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:38:16 GMT

Police have charged Shannon Matthews' mother in connection with the schoolgirl's disappearance.

Shannon Matthews: 'mother in custody'

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:53:19 GMT

The mother of Shannon Matthews is to remain in custody after detectives were granted a superintendent's extension to question her.

Shannon 'kidnapper' in suicide bid

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:53:59 GMT

The man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews has reportedly tried to kill himself in jail.

Two women held in Shannon case

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:44:46 GMT

Police investigating the alleged abduction of Shannon Matthews have arrested two more members of the Meehan family.

Shannon stepfather in court

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:34:43 GMT

Shannon Matthews' stepfather Craig Meehan has been remanded in custody until April 11 after appearing in court on child porn charges.

Child porn charges for Meehan

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:53:33 GMT

The stepfather of kidnap victim Shannon Matthews has been charged with child pornography offences.

Trial date for Shannon 'kidnapper'

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:07:32 GMT

The man accused of abducting schoolgirl Shannon Matthews will stand trial later this year.

Shannon suspect remanded in custody

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:00:03 GMT

A man has appeared in court charged with kidnapping and falsely imprisoning schoolgirl Shannon Matthews.

Shannon suspect charged with abduction

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:35:52 GMT

A 39-year-old man has been charged with the kidnap and false imprisonment of Shannon Matthews.

Shannon police defend investigation

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:44:20 GMT

Police have defended the investigation into the disappearance of schoolgirl Shannon Matthews.

Shannon questioning continues

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 08:27:11 GMT

Schoolgirl Shannon Matthews will continue to be interviewed by police following her 24-day disappearance.

Shannon's return home delayed

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:52:45 GMT

Schoolgirl Shannon Matthews has been made the subject of an Emergency Police Protection Order after she was found at a house in Dewsbury.

Shannon: the search three weeks on

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:16:48 GMT

Police searching for missing Shannon Matthews have admitted they are "considering every possibility" three weeks after she vanished.

Mum: 'My Shannon is still alive'

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:02:51 GMT

The mother of missing nine-year-old Shannon Matthews is "convinced" her daughter is still alive.

Shannon hunt continues two weeks on

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:46:31 GMT

Over 500 houses have been searched for missing schoolgirl Shannon Matthews who disappeared exactly two weeks ago, police have said.

Mother's Day without Shannon

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 07:26:57 GMT

The mother of missing schoolgirl Shannon Matthews is spending Mother's Day without her "princess".

Vigil for missing Shannon

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:40:50 GMT

The family of missing schoolgirl Shannon Matthews have led a vigil in her home town.

Police: 'Still hope of finding Shannon alive'

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:20:19 GMT

Nine-year-old Shannon Matthews could still be found alive.

Prayers said for Shannon Matthews

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:16:43 GMT

Prayers have been said for missing nine-year-old Shannon Matthews.

Mother pleads for daughter to return

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:36:06 GMT

The mother of a missing nine-year-old girl has made an emotional plea for her daughter's return.