Boys face attempted murders trial

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The brothers, aged 10 and 11, appeared before Doncaster Youth Court accused of attacking and robbing a nine-year-old boy and his 11-year-old uncle in Edlington, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, on April 4.

The two brothers are also charged with two counts of robbery.

When they appeared in the dock flanked by four adults, the boys were told they each now also face two extra charges.

The brothers were arrested after a nine-year-old boy was found wandering in the former pit village covered in blood.

The youngster told police where to find his uncle, who was discovered unconscious in a nearby wooded ravine. Both the injured boys have now been released from hospital.

The brothers stood in the dock of the crowded court surrounded by two men and two women in civilian clothing.

The brothers spoke only to confirm their names, ages and that they understood what was happening.

After a 10 minute hearing Judge Jonathan Bennett committed the case to crown court.

He remanded the brothers into secure local authority accommodation and told them they will next appear on June 15 at Sheffield Crown Court. There was no application for bail.