Teen accused of girl's murder expelled from school hours before her death, court hears
Summary
A 16-year-old boy is on trial for the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who died from a stab wound in December 2025. The boy had been expelled from school just hours before Aria’s death, and he denies the charges of murder and manslaughter.Key Facts
- Aria Thorpe died from a single stab wound to the chest at her home in Weston-super-Mare on December 15, 2025.
- The accused is a 16-year-old boy who was expelled from school on the day of the murder.
- Teachers said the boy was often disruptive but had been trying hard the week before his expulsion.
- The boy’s mother received a call from the school announcing his expulsion and expressed frustration about the decision.
- The accused was arrested on a train shortly after the incident.
- In a police interview, the boy said he did not know why he stabbed Aria and said it "just happened."
- Aria was found by someone staying temporarily at her home shortly after 6 p.m., and emergency services could not save her.
- Aria’s mother was at work when the stabbing happened and returned home after people tried to contact her.
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