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A 16-year-old boy has admitted the murder of a woman who was kicked to death in a Lancashire park. A 16-year-old boy has admitted kicking a woman to death in a Lancashire park.
Sophie Lancaster, 20, was with her boyfriend Robert Maltby, 21, in Stubby Lee Park in Bacup, Lancashire, when they were attacked on 11 August 2007. Sophie Lancaster, 20, and boyfriend Robert Maltby, 21, were in Stubby Lee Park in Bacup, Lancashire, when they were attacked on 11 August 2007.
At Preston Crown Court, a youth, who cannot be named because of his age, admitted murder and assault. At Preston Crown Court a youth, who cannot legally be named, admitted murder, and attacking Mr Maltby.
Two 17-year-olds, a 16-year-old and a 15-year-old youth are due to go on trial on the same charges. Four other youths also admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent and murder charges against three were withdrawn. One faces trial for murder.
The 15-year-old's case will be heard at Preston Crown Court.
None of the youths can be named because of their age.
Miss Lancaster died two weeks after the incident. She was in a coma after suffering head injuries and never regained consciousness.Miss Lancaster died two weeks after the incident. She was in a coma after suffering head injuries and never regained consciousness.
Mr Maltby, an art student, also fell into a coma, but recovered and has since left hospital.Mr Maltby, an art student, also fell into a coma, but recovered and has since left hospital.