Shannon's mother refused bail

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Matthews, 32, is charged with perverting the course of justice and child neglect in relation to the disappearance of Shannon, nine, in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, in February.

At Leeds Crown Court, the Recorder of Leeds, Judge Peter Collier QC, heard an application for bail on her behalf behind closed doors. But the application was refused and Matthews was remanded in custody. The defendant was not in court.

Matthews, formerly of Moorside Road, Dewsbury, is due to go on trial alongside Michael Donovan, 39, of Lidgate Gardens, Batley Carr, West Yorkshire, who is charged with Shannon's kidnapping and false imprisonment.

Shannon went missing from Dewsbury Moor on February 19 following a school swimming trip.

A huge police operation involving more than 300 officers was mobilised to find her.

Shannon was later found in Donovan's flat.

Matthews and Donovan are due to go on trial on November 11.

They will next appear at Leeds Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing on September 5.