Teenage boy found not guilty of murdering Aria Thorpe, nine, in Somerset
A 16-year-old boy was found not guilty of murdering nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Somerset on December 15. The jury concluded the stabbing was accidental, as the boy intended to scare Aria rather than harm her. Aria's family expressed their grief over the tragic incident that shocked the community.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 18:13 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 23:00 UTC
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