Maya Chappell: Toddler murder accused appears in court
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Maya Chappell died two days after being taken to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary
A man charged with murdering a two-year-old girl has appeared at crown court.
Maya Chappell died in hospital on 30 September, two days after being found in a critical condition at a home in Shotton Colliery, County Durham.
Michael Daymond, 26, appeared at Teesside Crown Court via video-link.
A plea and trial preparation hearing was scheduled for 13 January with a provisional start date for a trial set for 13 March.
Mr Daymond was remanded in custody.
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