A WOMAN accused of a murderering a one-year-old child has appeared in court.

Laura Castle, 38, is alleged to have murdered Leiland Corkill on January 7.

The youngster was originally from Whitehaven.

The defendant, of Eskdale Avenue in Barrow, spoke only to confirm her name and address during the short hearing at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court.

She was remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at a crown court.

Chair of the bench Robert Maddock told her: "With this offence we have no choice today but to remand you in custody until your next appearance at Preston Crown Court."

The defendant is to appear there on Monday.

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