James Attfield and Nahid Almanea murders: Boy to enter plea in six weeks

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A teenager charged with the murders of a "vulnerable" man and a Saudi Arabian student will be asked to enter a plea in six weeks' time.

The 16 year old, who cannot be named because of his age, was arrested in Colchester, Essex, last week.

James Attfield, 33, and Nahid Almanea, 31, were fatally stabbed within weeks of each other in the town last year.

The boy appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court via videolink earlier and spoke only to confirm his name.

He will next appear at the same court on 13 July where he will be asked to enter a plea.