Retrial for woman in child attempted murder case

A woman accused of attempting to murder a child by tampering with his medication will face a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict last month.

Prosecutors alleged Emma Jane Williams, 41, from Pype Hayes in Erdington, Birmingham, tried to kill the boy in January.

Jurors, who deliberated for six hours and 44 minutes, were discharged after confirming through their foreman they could not reach a verdict on which at least 10 of them agreed, even if given further time to deliberate.

The boy cannot be identified due to a court order.

Williams, who denies a single count of attempted murder, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court on Thursday where she was told she would remain in custody ahead of the retrial.

This was expected to take place on 1 March 2027, with the proceedings estimated to last between seven and 10 days.

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