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Youth remanded over Rhys killing | Youth remanded over Rhys killing |
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A teenager accused of the murder of schoolboy Rhys Jones has been remanded in custody after appearing in court. | A teenager accused of the murder of schoolboy Rhys Jones has been remanded in custody after appearing in court. |
The 17-year-old, who cannot be named, appeared at Liverpool Youth Court and is due to appear again on 23 May. | The 17-year-old, who cannot be named, appeared at Liverpool Youth Court and is due to appear again on 23 May. |
The youth, who appeared via video link from a young offenders' institution, spoke only to confirm his details. | The youth, who appeared via video link from a young offenders' institution, spoke only to confirm his details. |
Rhys, 11, was shot dead in the car park of the Fir Tree pub near his home in Croxteth Park as he walked home from football practice in August 2007. | Rhys, 11, was shot dead in the car park of the Fir Tree pub near his home in Croxteth Park as he walked home from football practice in August 2007. |
Rhys's parents Stephen, 45, and Melanie, 42, were in court to listen to the proceedings. | Rhys's parents Stephen, 45, and Melanie, 42, were in court to listen to the proceedings. |
Three people also appeared in Liverpool Magistrates' Court charged with assisting an offender. | |
Gary Kayes, 25, of Mallard Close, West Derby, Melvyn Coy, 24, of Abbeyfield Drive, West Derby, and a 16-year-old boy were all remanded in custody to appear on 23 May. | |
All three spoke only to confirm their names, addresses and ages. | |
A further three people are due to appear before the court later on Friday. | |
James Yates, 20, of Dodman Road, Croxteth, and two boys, aged 16 and 17, are also accused of assisting an offender. | |
The 16-year-old is also charged with being in possession of a revolver, ammunition and a replica 8mm pistol. |