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Courts · CroydonMedical emergency halts Old Bailey hearing for two brothers
A hearing at the Old Bailey for two brothers charged with the attempted murder of an adult male was interrupted on Thursday. One of the boys, aged 12 or 14, became distressed and required first aid during the court session.
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Two Barnet boys, 12 and 14, charged with Thornton Heath attempted murder
Two boys from Barnet, aged 12 and 14, appeared at the Old Bailey charged with the attempted murder of a man in Thornton Heath on 7 August. The hearing was paused when one defendant clutched his chest and became distressed. A provisional trial date is set for 4 January 2027.
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