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April accused cries at murder charges

The former lifeguard accused of the abduction and murder of five-year-old April Jones wept as he appeared in court yesterday.

Mark Bridger cried to himself as he confirmed his name, age and address, and that he understood the charges.

Bridger is accused of abducting and murdering April, and of unlawfully disposing of and concealing her body with intent to pervert the course of justice.

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