TWO parents are due to stand trial accused of killing their teen daughter by letting her get morbidly obese.

Kaylea Titford, 16, was discovered dead by mum Sarah Lloyd-Jones at her home in Newton, Wales, on October 10, 2020.

Lloyd-Jones, 39, and Kaylea's dad Alun Titford, 44, have been charged with gross negligence manslaughter and causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable person.

The charge states that between March 24 and October 11, 2020, the couple failed to ensure Kaylea's dietary needs were met, leading to morbid obesity.

The parents also allegedly did not "ensure she got enough exercise, was in a hygienic condition, had a safe and hygienic environment, her physical health was maintained, or that reasonable medical help was sought."

Lloyd-Jones and Titford appeared at Mold Crown Court today where they denied the charges.

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They were bailed ahead of a provisional trial date on January 16, 2023.

An inquest previously heard how Kaylea suffered from "multiple medical issues" and was immobile.

A cause of death was given as "inflammation and infection in extensive areas of ulceration arising from obesity and its complications in a girl with spina bifida and hydrocephalus (water on the brain).

Coroner Graeme Hughes adjourned the inquest until the conclusion of the criminal investigation.

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