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Teenager admits killing in park | Teenager admits killing in park |
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A 16-year-old boy has admitted kicking a woman to death in a Lancashire park. | |
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 legally be named, admitted murder, and attacking Mr Maltby. | |
Four other youths also admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent and murder charges against three were withdrawn.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. |