A woman charged with the murder of a five-year-old boy who died while in her care has appeared in court via video-link.

Elena Anghel was not required to enter a plea when she appeared at Warwick Crown Court on Monday.

The 50-year-old, from Coventry, was detained under the Mental Health Act after David-Mario Lazar died from a stab wound at his home in Poplar Road, Earlsdon, on 25 January 2022.

Anghel was remanded to a secure mental health facility pending her trial.

She was assisted by an interpreter during an 11-minute hearing.

Judge Andrew Lockhart KC heard submissions from counsel before adjourning the case until 5 April.

A trial before a High Court judge is expected to begin on 19 June.

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