Alfie died after being stabbed outside St Margaret's Church of England Primary School in the Horsforth area of Leeds, just before 3pm, on November 7 last year. Opening theprosecutor Craig Hassall KC said witnesses saw the defendant stab Alfie, who was going to meet friends at the time.Mr Hassall said: "Alfie did not get as far as meeting any of his friends that day. He was approached by and stabbed twice, once in the chest and once in the leg.
The 15-year-old told jurors he had taken the blade with him because he thought Alfie was going to hurt him that day. He agreed he had caused Alfie's death and said "sorry", however, denied murder. The boy will be sentenced from 10.30am by The Honourable Mr Justice Cotter.LeedsLive has launched a WhatsApp community and anyone who joins will get the latest breaking news and top stories sent direct to their phone. To join click
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