Teenager appears in court for Liversedge murder

Aug 25 2009 by Barry Gibson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

A YOUTH appeared in court yesterday in connection with the murder of a man.

The 17-year-old, who can’t be named for legal reasons, is charged with stabbing Simon Clark at Hare Park Avenue in Liversedge at the weekend.

The 38-year-old was rushed to Dewsbury and District Hospital with stab wounds at around 1am on Saturday.

He later died of his injuries.

The 17-year-old from Liversedge appeared at Dewsbury Magistrates Court on Monday.

The youth, who was wearing a black and grey Nike hooded top, spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth.

He was not asked to enter a plea.

He was remanded in custody until tomorrow when he will appear at Dewsbury Youth Court.

The magistrates decided to impose a gagging order preventing the press from naming the 17-year-old.