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Trial date over Shannon 'kidnap' Trial date over Shannon 'kidnap'
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A man accused of the kidnapping and imprisonment of nine-year-old Shannon Matthews has been told he will face a trial later in the year.A man accused of the kidnapping and imprisonment of nine-year-old Shannon Matthews has been told he will face a trial later in the year.
Michael Donovan, 39, of Lidgate Gardens, Dewsbury, West Yorks, appeared by a video link from Armley jail in Leeds for the crown court hearing.Michael Donovan, 39, of Lidgate Gardens, Dewsbury, West Yorks, appeared by a video link from Armley jail in Leeds for the crown court hearing.
He will face two charges of taking the girl against her will and detaining her against her will.He will face two charges of taking the girl against her will and detaining her against her will.
The trial has been provisionally set for 11 November in Leeds.The trial has been provisionally set for 11 November in Leeds.
Mr Donovan, who was formally known as Paul Drake, was arrested when officers found the youngster in Batley Carr - a mile from her home, Mr Donovan, who was formally known as Paul Drake, was arrested when officers found the youngster in Batley Carr - a mile from her home.
Plea hearingPlea hearing
He is the uncle of Shannon's stepfather Craig Meehan.He is the uncle of Shannon's stepfather Craig Meehan.
Hundreds of officers and 60 detectives were involved in the three week search for Shannon.Hundreds of officers and 60 detectives were involved in the three week search for Shannon.
Michael Donovan will next appear for a plea and case management hearing at Leeds Crown Court on 11 July.Michael Donovan will next appear for a plea and case management hearing at Leeds Crown Court on 11 July.
He was remanded in custody and no application for bail was made on his behalf.He was remanded in custody and no application for bail was made on his behalf.