Teenager in court charged with murdering boy, 14

Christopher McBurnie, a teenager with short dark hair and a long fringe, smiling.Image source, Family handout
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Christopher McBurnie died following an incident on Thursday afternoon

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A 14-year old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of another teenager on the Isle of Man.

Christopher McBurnie, 14, died following an incident in the Close Drean area of Ramsey on Thursday afternoon.

The teenager, who cannot be named due to his age, appeared at Douglas Courthouse via live link.

He has been remanded in custody and will next appear in court on Wednesday.

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