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Boy was 'play hunting' before fatal stabbing, court told

Boy was 'play hunting' before fatal stabbing, court told
BBC News Monday 15 June 2026, 16:07 UTC 1 min read
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Boy, 16, goes on trial accused of murdering nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare.

Boy, 16, goes on trial accused of murdering nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare.
Aria Thorpe (PERSON) Weston (LOCATION)
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