Youth remanded over girl's murder

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The 16-year-old boy appeared before Manchester magistrates accused of shooting Kamilah Peniston in the head at her home in Wembley Road, Gorton, Manchester, at about 7.30pm on Monday.

The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is also charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition.

The firearm referred to in the charge is a .38 snub-nosed revolver.

The girl was initially rushed to Manchester Royal Infirmary and later transferred to Pendlebury Children's Hospital, where she died about 9am on Tuesday.

During Thursday's 15 minute hearing at Manchester Youth Court, the boy spoke only to confirm his personal details and made no reaction as details of the charges were read out.

His grandfather watched the proceedings in Court.

District Judge Paul Richardson put in place a Section 39 Order protecting the identity of the teenager.

He referred the case to Manchester Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on May 10.