The trial for Christopher Stockton, accused of murdering 22-month-old Charlie Roberts after months of abuse, began in Teesside Crown Court. Prosecutors allege Charlie suffered multiple injuries from neglect, with Stockton claiming the boy was choking. Despite installing a spy camera, Charlie’s mother, Paula Roberts, allegedly failed to act on warning signs of abuse. The court heard that injuries had been dismissed by social services and that Charlie’s death resulted from severe head trauma caused by Stockton. The trial is expected to last five weeks, examining the circumstances leading to Charlie’s tragic death.