Young Boy Trial for Serious Assault

0:00On April 21st, a 12-year-old boy faces trial for sexually assaulting and seriously wounding a woman in her 60s. He showed up via video link at Birmingham Crown Court this Tuesday, but didn't enter any pleas on those charges or some unrelated ones like, strangulation and theft. The judge remanded him straight back to secure accommodation after a quick 20-minute hearing. Police charged the kid last month after finding the woman badly hurt at a Birmingham address. She ended up in serious condition at the hospital. His parents watched the whole thing from the public gallery, and due to his age, we can't name him in reports. Folks are stunned by how young the suspect is, especially with the victim's age and the severity of her injuries. The court made sure he wouldn't have to speak during the disappearance, keeping things low key for everyone involved. Prosecutors and defense laid out their arguments, leading the judge to set up plea and prep hearing for August 13th. That's when the boy has to. Go up in person. They also ruled a parent or adult can sit right next to him outside the dock for support.

1:04Trials locked in for October 5th, so this case keeps rolling with close oversight on the young defendant.