Boy remanded on youth murder charge

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The youngster, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Blackpool Magistrates' Court in connection with the fatal attack. He was remanded in custody and will appear at Blackpool Youth Court on Thursday

The youth is also charged with the attempted murder of a 26-year-old man, who was also injured in the attack on a council estate in the town.

Sam died from a single stab wound to the chest in the attack at 4am on Monday, just yards from his home in Cockerham Walk on the Grange Park Estate in Blackpool, Lancashire.

He was due to start his GCSE exams the day after he was stabbed to death.

The teenage suspect spoke only to confirm his name and personal details during the 45-minute hearing.

An 18-year-old man also arrested in connection with the attack is still being questioned by detectives.

Sam, described by neighbours as a "decent lad", was a pupil at St Mary's Catholic College and was hoping to train as a plumber after finishing his GCSEs.

He had recently taken a part-time job in a supermarket and lived with his mother Pat, who is in her forties, and two brothers, Joe, in his twenties, and Harry, 13.