A Netherton woman accused of leaving a baby alone in a house has denied a charge of child cruelty.
Ashley Mossman, 29, was arrested in the early hours of Sunday October 18 after police forced entry into a property in Hereford Drive, Netherton.
Mossman, of Hereford Drive, pleaded not guilty to neglecting a child at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court today.
Sarah Gray, prosecuting, said police were alerted to a child being alone at the address.
Mossman, with black hair and wearing a white top, spoke only to confirm her name and address at the hearing.
She appeared distressed during the proceedings.
The court heard the child was not injured in the incident and is now in the care of relatives.
Mossman was released on bail with conditions not to have contact with the child unless under the supervision of social services.
The bench agreed the case was suitable to be heard at magistrates’ court.
A trial date has been set for January 11 at Sefton Magistrates’ Court in Bootle.
Source: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/