Teenagers found not guilty of murdering 15-year-old Amen Teklay in sword attack
The murder charge had alleged the two teenage boys, with their faces masked, assaulted Amen and brandished a frying pan and a sword or similar instrument at…
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The murder charge had alleged the two teenage boys, with their faces masked, assaulted Amen and brandished a frying pan and a sword or similar instrument at him at Glenfarg Street and Clarendon Street on March 5 last year. The defence KC for the 17-year-old accused said he believed "he had done nothing wrong". Article continues below It had said that Amen was struck on the body with the sword, leaving him so severely injured that he died.
Furthermore, Jurors have now returned a verdict of not guilty.
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The murder charge had alleged the two teenage boys, with their faces masked, assaulted Amen and brandished a frying pan and a sword or similar instrument at him at Glenfarg Street and Clarendon Street on March 5 last year.
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The defence KC for the 17-year-old accused said he believed "he had done nothing wrong".
according to Evening Standard - News +1Article continues below It had said that Amen was struck on the body with the sword, leaving him so severely injured that he died.
according to Daily Mirror - NewsJurors have now returned a verdict of not guilty.
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