A woman has appeared in court accused of murdering an 18-month-old boy who died in a fall from a sixth-floor window.

Police were called to Newcastle House in Bradford just after 5pm on Saturday following a report that a child had suffered life-threatening injuries.

Officers said that after arriving at the seven-storey block of flats it became apparent that Elliot Procter had died.

Gemma Procter, 23, from Newcastle House, Bradford, has been charged with murder and appeared before magistrates on Monday.

Her solicitor, Sajad Chaudhury, told District Judge Michael Fanning that she denies the charge.


Mr Chaudhury also appealed for witnesses to come forward, including anyone with information about or footage of "behaviour" in the apartment block in the days leading up to the child's death.

Image: Enquiries into the toddler's death remain ongoing, police say

Mr Chaudhury did not give any specific details about the incidents he was referring to, but told the court: "People may have thought them insignificant but, for us, they may be significant."

Reporting restrictions were lifted by the judge for the media to report his appeal.

The solicitor added: "Clearly, it's a horrific and traumatic incident for all people involved and the defendant's family is in court supporting her."

Proctor only spoke to confirm her personal details and that she understood the charge.

She was remanded in custody and will appear before Bradford Crown Court on Wednesday.

Enquiries into the death remain ongoing, West Yorkshire Police said.