Three teenagers will go on trial in the New Year accused of the murder of a 15-year-old boy.
Jermaine Goupall died after he was stabbed in the leg in Green Lane, Croydon on August 8.
Two boys, aged 16 and 17, appeared at the Old Bailey via video link alongside 18-year-old Saskia Haye-Elliott from North Downs Crescent, in Croydon.
The three defendants, who are charged with murder, spoke to confirm their identities.
Judge Richard Marks QC set a provisional date for a four-week trial starting on January 8 with an earlier hearing on November 1.
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