Ben Butler denies murdering daughter Ellie
A father accused of murdering his six-year old daughter represented himself at a hearing at the Old Bailey today before a full trial that will be heard in October.
Ben Butler, 35, of Westover Close, in Sutton, denies child cruelty and murdering his daughter Ellie Butler who died from head injuries on Monday, October 28, 2013.
His partner Jennie Gray, 35, who also denies one count of child cruelty will stand trial with Mr Butler in October.
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