A woman accused of murdering a young girl in a park could go on trial in the autumn. Eltiona Skana, 30, appeared before a judge at Manchester Crown Court after being charged with the murder of Emily Jones, following an incident in Queen's Park, Bolton.
Prosecuting, Michael Brady said that Emily, aged seven, was 'fatally wounded' on Mother’s Day, March 22. Ms Skana appeared in court via video link.
No pleas to the two counts she faces, murder and possession of a knife, were entered. A trial would potentially last up to two weeks, the court was told.
It was fixed for November 23. Ms Skana, of Ernest Street in Bolton, will next appear before the same court for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
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