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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Eleanor Barlow

Accused boy tells court he just wanted to frighten Ava away

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The teenager accused of the murder of 12-year-old Ava White has told a jury he was “scared” she would “jump” him.

The 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, told Liverpool Crown Court “I promise, I didn’t mean to hit her” as he gave evidence over videolink on Thursday.

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