Christchurch murder accused denied bail

Leon Michael leFleming Jayet-Cole died after suffering a serious head injury. Photo / Facebook

A Christchurch man accused of killing his 5-year-old autistic step-son has been denied bail.

Leon Michael leFleming Jayet-Cole died after suffering a serious head injury on May 27.

James Stedman Roberts, 34, has pleaded not guilty to his murder.

In a High Court decision, delivered yesterday, Justice Paul Heath denied Roberts bail. The reasons for his decision were suppressed.

Roberts is next due to appear before the court on November 27.