Boy, 15, has appeared in court charged with murder after girl died from single stab wound in Weston-super-Mare
The family of a nine-year-old girl who was stabbed to death have paid tribute to “the most beautiful little soul” as a teenage boy appeared in court charged with her murder.
Aria Thorpe died from a single stab wound at a property in Weston-super-Mare in North Somerset on Monday.
A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named because of his age, appeared at Bristol crown court on Friday charged with her murder. The defendant, who appeared via video link from youth detention accommodation, spoke only to confirm his name and did not enter a plea.
During a brief hearing, Judge Blair KC, the recorder of Bristol, set a provisional trial date for 15 June next year.
