Boy accused of killing girl gave 'differing' accounts (opens original article in a new tab)

A 16-year-old boy accused of murdering a 9-year-old girl gave conflicting accounts of the incident during his trial

• A 16-year-old boy denied murder and manslaughter of a 9-year-old girl, claiming it was an accident
• The prosecution stated the defendant gave differing accounts to witnesses, police, and in court
• The boy allegedly told a group of youths at the station that he was a murderer after the stabbing
• The defendant's story included claims of a playfight and not intending to harm the victim