Keon Lincoln: Boy in court charged with murder of 15-year-old in Handsworth
Keon died after being attacked in broad daylight
Last updated 1st Feb 2021
A 14-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with murder and possession of a firearm after a schoolboy was killed in a gun and knife attack.
Keon Lincoln, 15, was set upon by a group of youths with weapons in broad daylight on Linwood Road in the Handsworth area of Birmingham on January 21.
On Monday, a 14-year-old boy, from Birmingham, appeared at the city's magistrates' court accused of Keon's murder.
He spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth during a short hearing.
Keon died at Birmingham Children's Hospital after the attack near the junction with Whateley Road.
The defendant, who cannot be named because of his age, was remanded in custody to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on February 3.
A 15-year-old boy, from Walsall, is also due to appear before magistrates on Monday.
Detective Chief Inspector Alastair Orencas, from West Midlands Police homicide unit, said:
"The death of Keon has left so many devastated.
"The whole community has felt the pain of losing a 15-year-old boy with his life in front of him.
"These charges are a significant milestone in our investigation but we continue to leave no stone unturned to get justice for Keon.
"Our enquiries remain ongoing and we still need you to come forward and tell us what you know. It could prove crucial in this investigation."
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