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Youth in court over Rhys killing Youth in court over Rhys killing
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A 17-year-old youth has appeared in court accused of the murder of schoolboy Rhys Jones.A 17-year-old youth has appeared in court accused of the murder of schoolboy Rhys Jones.
The teenager, who cannot be named because of his age, appeared via a video link at Liverpool Youth Court.The teenager, who cannot be named because of his age, appeared via a video link at Liverpool Youth Court.
Rhys's parents Stephen and Melanie were in court, where the youth was told he will appear for a committal hearing next week. Rhys's parents Stephen and Melanie were in court, where the youth will appear again next week. Six others were before magistrates on connected offences.
Rhys, 11, was shot dead in the car park of the Fir Tree pub near his home in Croxteth Park in August 2007.Rhys, 11, was shot dead in the car park of the Fir Tree pub near his home in Croxteth Park in August 2007.
Firearm possession
The six others appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court in connection with the killing.
James Yates, 20, of Dodman Road, Croxteth, Gary Kays, 25, of Mallard Close, and Melvin Coy, 24, of Abbeyfield Drive, both West Derby, Liverpool, and two boys aged 16 and 17, who cannot be identified, are charged with assisting an offender.
A second 16-year-old boy is accused of assisting an offender and possessing a firearm and ammunition.
All six were remanded in custody until 2 June when they will appear at the city's Crown Court.