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'Starved girl' murder trial stops 'Starved girl' murder trial stops
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The trial of two people accused of murdering a seven-year-old girl who allegedly starved to death has been halted at Birmingham Crown Court.The trial of two people accused of murdering a seven-year-old girl who allegedly starved to death has been halted at Birmingham Crown Court.
Angela Gordon, 34, and Junaid Abuhamza, 30, of Leyton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, deny killing Khyra Ishaq.Angela Gordon, 34, and Junaid Abuhamza, 30, of Leyton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, deny killing Khyra Ishaq.
Mr Abuhamza admits five child cruelty charges relating to children in his care. Ms Gordon denies child cruelty.Mr Abuhamza admits five child cruelty charges relating to children in his care. Ms Gordon denies child cruelty.
The trial was halted after three jury members had to be discharged due to personal circumstances.The trial was halted after three jury members had to be discharged due to personal circumstances.
A retrial is expected to be held in the new year. A retrial is expected to be held early next year.