A man accused of murdering his own nine-year-old grandson has been remanded in custody by magistrates.
Stewart James Greene, 64, of Danes Court, Grimoldby, near Louth, appeared in the dock alongside two security officers for the three minute hearing at Lincoln Magistrates' Court.
As previously reported, he was charged on Christmas Eve with the murder of his grandson Alex Robinson after police received details of a post-mortem examination.
Emergency services were called to the terraced house on Pennell Street, Lincoln, where the boy lived, just before midday on Tuesday.
Alex was rushed to Lincoln County Hospital by ambulance but died shortly afterwards.
The cause of his death has not been revealed.
Greene will appear before Lincoln Crown Court on Monday.
Friends and family paid tribute to the 9-year-old on Facebook.
His father John Robinson wrote: "My little boy up in heaven the brightest star shining ever xxx."
One of Mr Robinson's relatives, who uses the name Gen Robbo, wrote: "My beautiful nephew the brightest star in the sky."
And Jamie Bolam wrote on Mr Robinson's page: "Gutting is not the word John. I know how much your kids mean to you, life is so cruel and no words will make your loss better!! RIP Alex."
Neighbours in Lincoln also spoke of their shock.
Paula Smith, 43, said: "I feel so sorry for the family. I used to see the little boy going up and down the street on his scooter being followed by his little sister.
"I can't believe that this has happened. It's tragic and it's awful. He was such a pleasant little boy who always said hello."
