Trial date set for boys, 12, charged with murdering teenager in Wolverhampton

Two 12-year-old boys, charged with murder and possessing a machete, will face trial in April after a 19-year-old was stabbed in Wolverhampton.

The youths, who cannot be named because of their age, made a 25-minute video-link appearance at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday, charged with the murder of Shawn Seesahai.

Shawn died at the scene after being stabbed on playing fields in East Park, Wolverhampton on 13 November.

The boys were charged a week later and have been remanded into youth detention since.

Neither of the defendants, who are being held in secure accommodation outside the West Midlands, was required to enter a plea.

They will reappear for a pre-trial review on 8 April at the same court.

Addressing the defendants at the conclusion of the hearing, the judge said: "Your case is being put off for trial. If there is to be a trial that will take place on the 29th of April here in Wolverhampton.

"If you choose not to attend, the trial will proceed in your absence.

"You have a right to give evidence at your trial. In the meantime you must remain in secure local authority accommodation as previously directed."

In a tribute to her son after his death, Shawn's mother said: “Shawn Seesahai was a courageous, compassionate and confident young soul who sadly lost his life at the age of 19.

“He was looking forward to accomplish many future plans and ambitions. He cared dearly about his family and friends and he absolutely loved to help people. He was a generous person and had a good personality.

“We will always have him in our hearts.”

The defendants are charged with murder and possessing a machete.

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