Teen road death trial proceeds

THE case against a boy charged with the deaths of four teenagers has taken a step forward.

The 14-year-old, who cannot be named to protect his identity, faces a number of charges including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death.

Police alleged he was the driver of a stolen vehicle that hit a traffic light on Bayswater Road killing four teenagers on June 7 this year.

The dead were tween 13 and 17.

Defence solicitor for the boy Mikaila Ward said the evidence was compelling.

“I have received and reviewed the partial brief of evidence that was disclosed by the prosecution’s office,” she said.

“What is contained in that brief, in my view, would be enough … so we can start moving the matter forward.”

Police prosecutor Cassandra Nitz said the full brief of evidence would be complete next month.

“The indication from the investigating officer is that the remaining statements from police officers will not be available within the next month,” she said.

“We are hoping the brief will be completed before the end of the year but of course the partial brief of evidence contains the majority of the evidence.”

Magistrate Steven Mosch allowed the media to attend the proceedings in the High Risk Youth Court, which is usually closed to the public.

Mr Mosch acknowledged the case was of public interest and the “family or friends of those young people who were killed have an ongoing interest in this case”.

A committal mention was set for November 24. aged be