Simon Vickers, 50, insisted that his only child Scarlett, 14, died in a 'freak accident' at their home in Darlington, County Durham, after he 'accidentally' swiped a knife.
Simon Vickers, 50, denies the murder and manslaughter of Scarlett Vickers, pictured, at their home in Geneva Road, Darlington, County Durham, last July.
Simon Vickers, 50, denies both the murder and manslaughter of Scarlett in the kitchen of their home in Darlington, Co Durham, claiming he accidentally threw a knife at her without realising.
Simon Vickers, 50, is accused of murdering Scarlett Vickers, 14, at their home in Darlington, Co Durham, on July 5 last year. The girl bled to death with an 11cm deep chest wound.