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Aamir Siddiqi murder trial: Jury discharged | Aamir Siddiqi murder trial: Jury discharged |
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The jury in the Aamir Siddiqi murder trial has been discharged. | The jury in the Aamir Siddiqi murder trial has been discharged. |
Ben Hope and Jason Richards were standing trial at Cardiff crown court charged with the murder of the teenager and the attempted murder of his parents. | Ben Hope and Jason Richards were standing trial at Cardiff crown court charged with the murder of the teenager and the attempted murder of his parents. |
Both denied the charges. | Both denied the charges. |
A South Wales Police spokesperson said: "The prosecution team will focus on preparing for the re-trial and South Wales Police will continue to support the Siddiqi family." | A South Wales Police spokesperson said: "The prosecution team will focus on preparing for the re-trial and South Wales Police will continue to support the Siddiqi family." |
Aamir Siddiqi, 17, died of stab injuries on 11 April, 2010, at his home in Roath in the city. | |
The victim's father Iqbal, 68, and mother Parveen, 55, rushed to their son's aid before being injured themselves. | The victim's father Iqbal, 68, and mother Parveen, 55, rushed to their son's aid before being injured themselves. |
Mr Justice Roderick Evans discharged the jury on Friday for legal reasons. | |
A hearing on the case will take place on 10 February 2012. |
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