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April 28 2008; 11:28

Man on trial for niece's murder

The trial of a 54-year-old man accused of murdering his 10-year-old niece has begun in Christchurch.

Charlene Makaza died in hospital in January last year after being found in her bed struggling to breathe.

A month later, her uncle, George Gwaze, was charged with her murder and sexual violation.

The trial is expected to take about three weeks.