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Retrial in kebab shop murder case Retrial in kebab shop murder case
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The jury in the trial of a kebab shop owner accused of killing a schoolgirl and joking she had gone into the food has failed to reach a verdict.The jury in the trial of a kebab shop owner accused of killing a schoolgirl and joking she had gone into the food has failed to reach a verdict.
Iyad Albattikhi, 30, of Dickson Road, Blackpool, denied killing the 14-year-old. Iyad Albattikhi, 30, of Dickson Road, Blackpool, denied killing 14-year-old Charlene Downes.
His business partner and landlord, Mohammed Reveshi, 50, of Hornby Road, denies helping to dispose of the body.His business partner and landlord, Mohammed Reveshi, 50, of Hornby Road, denies helping to dispose of the body.
The judge at Preston Crown Court ordered a retrial after the jury failed to reach a verdict.The judge at Preston Crown Court ordered a retrial after the jury failed to reach a verdict.
Charlene's body has never been found since she vanished more than three years ago. 'One day'
No trace of the teenager's body has ever been found.
After deliberating for just over 49 hours the jury told Mr Justice Henriques that it was "highly unlikely" that they would be able to reach a verdict.
On the 11th day of deliberations they were dismissed by the judge.
Outside court, Charlene's mother, Karen, said: "We're devastated that the jury could not reach a verdict.
"Justice will come one day. Our time will come next time."
The retrial is likely to take place in January next year.