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Youth remanded over Rhys killing Youth remanded over Rhys killing
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A 17-year-old youth has appeared in court charged with murdering Rhys Jones who was shot dead while walking home from football training in Liverpool.A 17-year-old youth has appeared in court charged with murdering Rhys Jones who was shot dead while walking home from football training in Liverpool.
The teenager is accused of shooting the 11-year-old in the neck in Croxteth Park on 22 August last year.The teenager is accused of shooting the 11-year-old in the neck in Croxteth Park on 22 August last year.
Gary Kayes, 25, Melvyn Coy, 24, a 17-year-old boy and two boys aged 16 are charged with assisting an offender.Gary Kayes, 25, Melvyn Coy, 24, a 17-year-old boy and two boys aged 16 are charged with assisting an offender.
All six appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court where they were remanded in custody until 25 April.All six appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court where they were remanded in custody until 25 April.
One of the 16-year-olds is also charged with being in possession of a Smith and Wesson .55 revolver, ammunition and a replica 8mm pistol.One of the 16-year-olds is also charged with being in possession of a Smith and Wesson .55 revolver, ammunition and a replica 8mm pistol.
All of the teenage defendants are from Croxteth.All of the teenage defendants are from Croxteth.
Mr Coy and Mr Kayes are from the West Derby area of the city.Mr Coy and Mr Kayes are from the West Derby area of the city.
'Extremely serious''Extremely serious'
Rhys was killed in the car park of the Fir Tree pub near his home.Rhys was killed in the car park of the Fir Tree pub near his home.
Police arrested 13 people in dawn raids on Tuesday and Wednesday in connection with the youngster's death.Police arrested 13 people in dawn raids on Tuesday and Wednesday in connection with the youngster's death.
Three people, aged 49, 50, and 54, and a 16-year-old youth, have been released on bail pending further inquiries.Three people, aged 49, 50, and 54, and a 16-year-old youth, have been released on bail pending further inquiries.
A 22-year-old man was also bailed on Tuesday night. A man aged 20 remains in custody, while a 21-year-old woman has been released without charge.A 22-year-old man was also bailed on Tuesday night. A man aged 20 remains in custody, while a 21-year-old woman has been released without charge.
Security was tight around Liverpool Magistrates' Court Rhys's parents, Stephen and Melanie Jones, were in court for the hearing
Rhys's parents, Stephen and Melanie Jones, were in court for the hearing.Rhys's parents, Stephen and Melanie Jones, were in court for the hearing.
No plea was entered and the facts of the case were not opened.No plea was entered and the facts of the case were not opened.
District Judge Richard Clancy agreed to remand the accused into custody for one week, but said he hoped a trial could be started as soon as possible.District Judge Richard Clancy agreed to remand the accused into custody for one week, but said he hoped a trial could be started as soon as possible.
He said: "Because he's a youth it's necessary to move the case on as quickly as possible."He said: "Because he's a youth it's necessary to move the case on as quickly as possible."
Addressing the defendant, he said: "You appreciate you are charged with an extremely serious matter.Addressing the defendant, he said: "You appreciate you are charged with an extremely serious matter.
"You will be remanded, in the first instance to 25 April at 9.45am. We will try to deal with that by video link.""You will be remanded, in the first instance to 25 April at 9.45am. We will try to deal with that by video link."
The second 16-year-old boy charged with assisting an offender is accused of disposing of the murder weapon, clothing and a bicycle used in the killing.The second 16-year-old boy charged with assisting an offender is accused of disposing of the murder weapon, clothing and a bicycle used in the killing.
The other 17-year-old is also accused of helping dispose of the murder weapon and clothing.The other 17-year-old is also accused of helping dispose of the murder weapon and clothing.
The hearing saw unprecedented security at the magistrates' court.The hearing saw unprecedented security at the magistrates' court.
Part of the road was sectioned off and more than 20 police vehicles were stationed around the building.Part of the road was sectioned off and more than 20 police vehicles were stationed around the building.