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Teenager in court over Jack death | Teenager in court over Jack death |
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A teenager has appeared on petition in court charged with the culpable homicide of Jack Anderson in Edinburgh. | A teenager has appeared on petition in court charged with the culpable homicide of Jack Anderson in Edinburgh. |
Michael Adam Purcell, 19, made a brief appearance in private before Sheriff David Hall at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. | Michael Adam Purcell, 19, made a brief appearance in private before Sheriff David Hall at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. |
He made no plea or declaration and the case was continued for further inquiry. Mr Purcell was remanded in custody on Thursday. | He made no plea or declaration and the case was continued for further inquiry. Mr Purcell was remanded in custody on Thursday. |
Mr Purcell's appearance in court follows the death of Jack Anderson, 10, in Saughton Road North on 5 October. | Mr Purcell's appearance in court follows the death of Jack Anderson, 10, in Saughton Road North on 5 October. |
Lothian and Borders Police are still trying to trace two other men. | Lothian and Borders Police are still trying to trace two other men. |
Mr Purcell faces six charges, one theft, three attempted thefts, one charge of culpable homicide, and one of attempting to pervert the course of justice. | Mr Purcell faces six charges, one theft, three attempted thefts, one charge of culpable homicide, and one of attempting to pervert the course of justice. |
A funeral service for Jack is being held at the city's Mortonhall Crematorium on Friday at 1500 BST. | A funeral service for Jack is being held at the city's Mortonhall Crematorium on Friday at 1500 BST. |