Trial of West Coast man accused of murdering 10-month-old baby begins today

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The trial starts today for a West Coast father who has denied murdering a 10-month-old baby.

David Grant Sinclair is charged with killing C.J. Bodhi Brian White-Sinclair at Hokitika on July 9 last year.

The 31-year-old appeared in the Greymouth High Court this morning.

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Sinclair earlier pleaded not guilty to the charge in an initial court appearance last year, when name suppression was lifted.

He was remanded in custody.