Jury discharged in teenage girl's murder trial

A jury in a trial of a 14-year-old girl accused of murdering a woman has been discharged after it was unable to reach a verdict.

Jurors at Lincoln Crown Court heard more than two weeks of evidence over the stabbing of 43-year-old Marta Bednarczyk, who was pronounced dead at a property in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, on 10 March.

The defendant, who cannot be identified because of her age, denied murdering Ms Bednarczyk, claiming she was instead guilty of manslaughter due to diminished responsibility caused by mental health issues.

A new trial will begin on 5 May 2026 at Lincoln Crown Court.

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