Aristocrat Constance Marten refuses to continue cross-examination in trial over baby death

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon deny gross negligence manslaughter or causing or allowing the death of their newborn daughter - (Greater Manchester Police)

Aristocrat Constance Marten has declined to continue her cross-examination by the prosecution as she stands trial over the death of her newborn baby.

Jurors at the Old Bailey were told on Tuesday that the mother, 37, who was due to answer questions from prosecutor Joel Smith KC, had indicated she “didn’t wish to continue” giving evidence.