Shallow grave murder and other cases heard in North East courts this week

The below trials are just a small few of those heard in the North East.

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A dad accused of killing his baby son by vigorously shaking him told a court he loved him and “would never do anything to hurt my children”.

Civil engineer Andrew Chiu denies the manslaughter of 15-week-old Nathan Chiu at their home in Kingston Park, Newcastle.

Prosecutors say, in temper or frustration, he shook his son or caused him to impact against a surface or both, causing bleeding on the brain, leading to cardiac and respiratory arrest. He denies the allegations.

The trial continues.