Teenager appears at Newcastle Crown Court charged with murder of Gateshead boy
The 14 year old, who can't be named for legal reasons, is charged with the murder of Tomasz Oleszak
A 14 year old boy, who can't be named for legal reasons, has appeared before Newcastle Crown Court today, charged with the murder of Tomasz Oleszak in Gateshead last week.
The boy made his first appearance before a judge today, charged with murder, attempted wounding with intent and having a bladed article in a public place.
He was remanded into youth detention accommodation until his next appearance before the court, which is expected to be next month, with a trial date set for next March.
Tomasz Oleszak was found with a stab wound in the Aycliffe Crescent area of the Springwell Estate in Gateshead just after 8pm on October 3.
Prosecutor Mark McKone KC told the court that the majority of the witnesses were young people, and said "nine or 10" had either given, or were in the process of giving, pre-recorded video interviews.