A father is due to go on trial today charged with murdering his six-year-old daughter.

Ellie Butler died from head injuries at her home on the Shanklin Estate in Westover Close, Sutton, on October 28, 2013.

Former removal man Ben Butler, 35, has denied murdering the little girl and child cruelty.

His wife Jennie Gray, 35, also faces the charge of cruelty which states the pair "wilfully assaulted, ill-treated or neglected Ellie Butler in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health as a result of a fractured scapula".

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Jennie Gray, also faces charges in connection with her daughter's death

Ms Gray is further charged with perverting the course of justice between October 27 and 30, 2013.

Ms Gray, who is on bail, denies all the charges against her.

The pair are due to appear at the Old Bailey this morning.