Tributes to schoolboy Roberts Buncis found dead just days before his 13th birthday
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By Press Association 2021
Roberts Buncis with his father
A 14-year-old youth accused of murdering a 12-year-old boy is set to stand trial next year.
Roberts Buncis was found dead on ground off Alcorn Green in Fishtoft, near Boston, on Saturday, just two days before his 13th birthday.
A recent photograph showing a smiling Roberts with his father was released through Lincolnshire Police, along with a request for privacy for the family.
The youth accused of the boy’s murder appeared before the Recorder of Lincoln, Judge John Pini QC, in a five-minute hearing on Monday.
Roberts Buncis (Lincolnshire Police/PA)
By Press Association 2021
A 14-year-old youth has appeared in court accused of murdering a 12-year-old boy.
The youngster was charged after the body of Roberts Buncis was found on Saturday in Fishtoft, near Boston, Lincolnshire Police said.
The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared for a five-minute hearing at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Wearing a grey sweater and with what appeared to be a bandage on his right hand, the teenager spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth, before he was remanded to appear at Lincoln Crown Court later in the day.
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Photo of boy, 12, released as teenager appears in court charged with his murder
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14 December 2020, 1:47 pm
Police have released a photo of the 12-year-old boy found dead just two days before his birthday, as a 14-year-old youth appeared in court charged with his murder.
The image showing a smiling Roberts Buncis with his father was only taken recently according to Lincolnshire Police, who said the dead boy’s family would not be making a statement at this time.
Meanwhile, a 14-year-old youth was set to appear at Lincoln Crown Court accused of murder, having already appeared at the city’s magistrates’ court earlier on Monday.