Trial date set for man accused of murdering five-month-old baby

A trial date has been set for a man charged with murdering a five-month-old baby.

Thomas Morgan, 28, is accused of killing Jensen-Lee Dougal in Clydach, Swansea, south Wales, on March 30 last year.

He appeared before Swansea Magistrates’ Court on Friday and at Swansea Crown Court via video link on Monday.

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Morgan, of Gorseinon, Swansea, spoke only to confirm his name during the short hearing.

No details of the case were read in court.

Judge Paul Thomas KC listed a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 5.

The judge told Morgan: “Mr Thomas, your trial will now be on January 6 next year.

“In the meantime, you will remain in custody.”