The man accused of murdering 15-month-old Ihaka Stokes in Christchurch earlier this month has pleaded not guilty.
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The accused, who has interim name suppression, appeared in the High Court in Christchurch this morning.
The toddler died in hospital after he was found unconscious at a Bryndwr property.
Police said he suffered multiple blunt force injuries and broken bones.
The accused will reappear in court in October.