Harry Pitman was killed on New Year’s Eve (Picture: PA)
A teenager accused of murdering another boy just minutes before London’s New Year fireworks display will go on trial in September.
Harry Pitman was 16 when he died on December 31 after being stabbed while waiting to watch the fireworks in Primrose Hill park, north London.
Another 16-year-old, who can’t be named due to his age, appeared at the Old Bailey this morning, charged with murder and having an offensive weapon in public.
He did not enter any pleas to the charges, and spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth during the hearing. He kept his head down and had tears in his eyes as the judge spoke to him directly.
Judge Sarah Whitehouse KC remanded him into youth detention accommodation before he appears at the same court for a plea hearing on March 26.
A provisional trial was set for September 2.
Harry was with a group of friends near the viewing platform on Primrose Hill when he was stabbed at around 11.40pm, the Metropolitan Police previously said.
The force said: ‘Officers provided first aid before paramedics arrived but, despite the efforts of emergency services, Harry sadly died at the scene shortly before midnight.’
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