A 32-YEAR-OLD Malton woman has appeared at Scarborough Magistrates' Court charged with neglecting a 13-month-old baby boy.

Deborah Louise Brown is charged with neglecting Kieran Brown between October 19 and December 15, 2000, the date Kieran died in York Hospital.

The case was adjourned to Scarborough Magistrates Court on June 25.

Brown, of Birch Avenue, was released on unconditional bail.

A 39-year-old man appeared at Scarborough on Monday charged with murdering the 13-month-old.

Kevin Raw, of Elm View, Pickering, will appear at York Crown Court on June 30.

Updated: 10:43 Thursday, June 05, 2003