Father in court over son's death

Ryan Hawkins died of multiple stab wounds

The father of a four-year-old boy who was stabbed to death has appeared in court charged with his murder.

Chris Hawkins, 47, appeared at Huddersfield Magistrates' Court over the death of Ryan Hawkins.

He is also accused of the attempted murder of his daughter Donna, 14, who suffered knife wounds in an attack on Sunday in Royd Street, Slaithwaite.

No bail application was made and he was remanded in custody to appear at Bradford Crown Court on 4 October.

A second man, 30, was freed without charge on Monday night.

A post-mortem examination revealed Ryan died of multiple stab wounds.