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Guilty plea in schoolboy murder | Guilty plea in schoolboy murder |
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One of the men accused of killing Ballymena schoolboy Michael McIlveen has pleaded guilty to his involvement in the murder. | |
Mervyn Wilson Moon, 20, of Douglas Terrace, Ballymena, changed his plea on Tuesday afternoon at Antrim Crown Court, five days into the trial. | Mervyn Wilson Moon, 20, of Douglas Terrace, Ballymena, changed his plea on Tuesday afternoon at Antrim Crown Court, five days into the trial. |
He is one of six people accused of murdering the 15-year-old in May 2006. | He is one of six people accused of murdering the 15-year-old in May 2006. |
Michael McIlveen died in hospital from his injuries after being attacked in an alleyway in the town centre. | Michael McIlveen died in hospital from his injuries after being attacked in an alleyway in the town centre. |
Moon was remanded in custody. He will be sentenced at the conclusion of the trial, which is expected to last another 10 weeks. | |
His former co-accused, four men and one juvenile deny the charge of murder. | His former co-accused, four men and one juvenile deny the charge of murder. |
Another 18-year-old is accused of affray and causing criminal damage. | Another 18-year-old is accused of affray and causing criminal damage. |
The trial continues. | The trial continues. |
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