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A dad accused of murdering his son has appeared in court.

Lejunae Wood was arrested at Heathrow Airport on Thursday, December 4, and charged by police on Friday, December 5.

The 42-year-old - of Wuppertal, Germany - is alleged to have murdered his son Leajunne Wood.

The charge follows an incident in December 2007 when Leajunne, then four months old, suffered injuries deemed to be life-changing in Hayes, west London.

Leajunne died at the age of 14 on December 6, 2021, the Metropolitan Police said.

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Pathologist reports from 2023 indicated that Leajunne died following complications from a severe head injury, the force added.

Wood appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, December 6.

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