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Article: Shannon kidnap suspect cuts his wrists in prison; Broken family: Karen Matthews, left, Michael Donovan portrayed by an artist during his court appearance, and Shannon Matthews.
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- Daily Mail (London)
- Article date:
- April 7, 2008
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Byline: PAUL SIMS
THE man accused of snatching and imprisoning nine-year-old ShannonMatthews in his home has attempted suicide in prison.
Michael Donovan, 39, was taken to hospital after slashing his wrists and takingan overdose at Armley Jail in Leeds, where he is awaiting trial.
A prison service source said: 'He is now back at Armley Jail and is on suicidewatch. Prison officers are checking on him every ten minutes.' The suicideattempt is believed to have happened late last week.
The drama came as it emerged that in Shannon's first conversation with hermother since her disappearance, she told her: 'I don't want to come home.'Karen ...