Lanarkshire couple deny neglecting three-month old baby boy before he died

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A man and a woman have denied neglect charges after the death of a baby.Stephen Angell and Laura Stevenson, both of East Kilbride, will stand trial in July.It's alleged they wilfully neglected Stephen Angell junior who died aged three months in November 2018.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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