A murder trial in England hears that a teenage boy accused of killing a 9-year-old girl searched online for “what would happen if he killed someone” shortly after the attack. Court reporting says the search took place minutes after the incident.
The prosecution case, as described by multiple outlets, is that the girl was killed following an alleged stabbing. The boy denies the charges and the jury is told he claims the events were not an intentional killing, with some reporting describing his account as “playfighting” or otherwise inconsistent with a planned attack.
As the trial begins, additional coverage notes that images of the victim have been released for reporting purposes. The case is being heard by a jury, with evidence presented from court and statements reported by outlets including Sky News and other UK media that covered the opening of the trial.
The reports describe allegations and the defendant’s account as being considered by the court; no verdict is reported in the provided material.
