Shannon's mum denies taking her

The mum of nine-year-old Shannon Matthews, who went missing earlier this year in west Yorkshire, has appeared in court.

Shannon disappeared after a swimming trip in February, but was found 24 days later a mile from her home in Dewsbury.

Her mum, Karen Matthews, 32, is accused of taking Shannon away, but told the court that she's not guilty.

A 40-year-old man, Michael Donovan, also said he's not guilty of taking Shannon away.

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Mrs Matthews, and Mr Donovan, who are both from Dewsbury, appeared at Leeds Crown Court on Friday.

They both denied charges of not telling the police everything they knew about Shannon's disappearance.

Mrs Matthews is also accused of not looking after Shannon properly, but she didn't say whether she was guilty, or not guilty, of those charges.

They are both being held in prison until the start of their trial on 11 November.