A 12-year-old boy charged with murder blew a kiss at his weeping mother as he appeared in court this morning.
The child is one of four boys who have now been formally charged over the killing of Bradley Moore in Ashton-under-Lyne last week.
The 12-year-old, two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old - who cannot be named for legal reasons - made their first appearance at Oldham Magistrates' Court today (Monday).
Several of the boys' mums broke down in tears as they were led into the dock in handcuffs.
All four stood quietly, showing little emotion, as their charges were read out to them by magistrates.
The 12-year-old boy defendant, wearing a blue polo shirt and grey sweatshirt, spoke softly as he confirmed his name, age and address to the bench.
One of the 16-year-olds, wearing a patterned shirt, spoke only to confirm his details. He waved briefly at his mother and father as he was led away from court.
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The other boy of the same age, wearing a navy sweatshirt, attempted to speak to his parents through the glass at the end of the hearing.
The mother of the eldest boy, 17, of no fixed address, was sat in court as the charge was read out to her son.
Richard Rigby, chair of the bench, sent the case to Manchester Crown Court where the boys will appear this afternoon.
Addressing the teens, he said: “Listen carefully. This case is being sent to Crown Court in Manchester Crown Square.
Police were called to Warrington Street just before 10.50pm on Wednesday, July 27, after reports of an assault.
Bradley Moore, in his 40s, was taken to hospital but died in the early hours of Thursday.
Culled from Manchester Evening News
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