Michael Ives, 47, and Kerry Ives, 46, are on trial accused of murder, causing or allowing the death of a child and cruelty to a child - which they deny.

Michael Ives, 47, and Kerry Ives, 46, are on trial accused of murder, causing or allowing the death of a child and cruelty to a child - which they deny.

Ethan Ives-Griffiths was last caught on camera with his grandparents at Broughton Retail Park on August 13, 2021, just days before he collapsed and died.

Dr Jayaratnam Jayamohan said Ethan Ives-Griffiths had been 'desperately ill' when he was rushed to Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, on August 14, 2021.