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Tristan Kirk

Constance Marten says 'Jesus survived in a barn' as she defends living in a tent with newborn

Aristocrat Constance Marten has defended her decision to live on the run with her newborn baby and sleep in a tent, telling the Old Bailey: “Jesus survived in a barn”.

The 36-year-old is accused with partner Mark Gordon, 49, of the manslaughter of baby Victoria when they went “off grid” in a bid to avoid her being taken into care.

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