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- The trial of Stephen Nicholson, 25, of no fixed address, continues today (Tuesday, July 9).
- He is accused of murdering Southampton schoolgirl Lucy McHugh, whose body was found in a wooded area of Southampton Sports Centre in July last year. Nicholson denies murder.
- He also denies two allegations of sexual activity with a child against Lucy on multiple occasions and denies sexual activity with a child in relation to another girl aged 14.
- Follow here for live updates throughout the day.
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