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Murder charge teenagers back in court in February

News imageBBC A police car parked close to the camera in the St Pauls area of Cheltenham. In front of it is a line of blue and white police tape stretched across the road. In the background a lone police officer in a high-vis top can be seen, along with some black wheelie binsBBC
The incident happened in the St Pauls area of Cheltenham

Two teenage boys charged with the murder of a man in his 40s are set to appear in court next year.

The boys, aged 15 and 17, who cannot be named due to their age, are charged with the murder of Hamid Erfani in the St Pauls area of Cheltenham on 16 December.

At Bristol Crown Court earlier a plea and trial preparation hearing was set for 27 February.

The teenagers, who are also charged with possession of a bladed article and robbery, remain in youth detention.

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