Mum accused of murdering five-year-old son Lincoln Button in Essex to spend Christmas in prison
The mother of a five-year-old boy will spend Christmas in jail after appearing in court charged with his murder.
Claire Button was remanded into custody by a crown court judge after attending via video link from HMP Peterborough.
The 35-year-old, of Windstar Drive in South Ockendon, Essex is accused of murdering Lincoln Button on 15 December.
During the hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday, she spoke only to confirm her name. She was not asked to enter a plea and no application for bail was made.
The defendant, who has shoulder-length brown hair, wore glasses and a grey jumper and remained seated as she listened to proceedings.
According to Essex Police, officers worked alongside paramedics to try and save Lincoln’s life after being called to an address in Windstar Drive, South Ockendon.
Police had initially responded to reports of serious concerns for the welfare of a child and a woman, the force added.
A woman was taken to hospital for treatment and her condition improved, according to police.
Judge Christopher Morgan remanded Button into custody until a plea hearing at Basildon Crown Court on 20 January.
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