A 15-year-old boy is set to stand trial next year after being charged with the murder of a pensioner.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with the murder of Mr David Quigley who died following a burglary in Rock Ferry, Wirral. The 15-year-old was previously charged with aggravated burglary and wounding with intent in connection with the incident on October 25.
The charge sheets stated that a "walking stick was used to beat the victim, causing a bleed on the brain".
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The 15-year-old has now been further charged with murder and appeared via video link at Liverpool Crown Court this morning, November 22.
The alleged attack happened at a house on Harrogate Road in Rock Ferry, Wirral, on Tuesday, October 25. Police were called to the address at around 11.30pm after receiving reports of a break-in.
A man in his 60s was allegedly attacked and suffered a head injury during the incident. He was taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged.
But the 69-year-old, David Quigley, was then found dead at his home three weeks later on Tuesday, November 15.
Judge Neil Flewitt KC set a trial date for March 13, during a brief hearing at Liverpool Crown Court this morning. The trial is set to last between five to seven days.
The 15-year-old defendant has not yet been asked to enter a plea. A plea and trial preparation hearing was also set for Friday, February 3.
He was remanded in youth detention accommodation until that date.
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