Father faces trial for killing young son

A father accused of killing his three-year-old son will stand trial in October. Patrick Makengo, 32, is charged with the manslaughter of little Jayden, who died on 27 November last year, as well as child cruelty. He appeared in the dock at the Old Bailey today (MON) for a brief hearing, speaking only to confirm his name. Mr Justice Singh said he faces a trial on 10 October, which is due to last three weeks. Makengo, of (29) Charles Crescent,…