Boy was 'play hunting' before fatal stabbing, court told
Summary
A 16-year-old boy is on trial for the stabbing death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset. The boy claims they were playing a hunting game when Aria accidentally stepped into the knife, causing a fatal injury.Key Facts
- The stabbing happened on December 15, 2025, at a house in Weston-super-Mare.
- Aria Thorpe died from a single stab wound that pierced her heart and lung.
- The boy admitted to holding the knife but said it was a game meant to scare Aria.
- After the stabbing, the boy told a group of young people at a railway station about what happened.
- He searched online for "What happens if you kill" and expressed regret.
- Police arrested him on a train shortly after the incident.
- The boy told police he stabbed Aria but did not mention the "play hunting" game.
- The trial is ongoing at Bristol Crown Court.
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