Two schoolboys were charged this morning with the murder of a 17-year-old.
The teenagers, aged 14 and 16, are accused of fatally stabbing Harley Brown in West Yorkshire. On Monday, February 20, he was killed by a machete attack in Kings Mill Road, Huddersfield.
Officers were called after reports of Harley being on the ground. He was transferred to the hospital, but died later that day from his injuries.
His bereaved relatives paid homage to the teenager today, adding he had a ‘loving attitude’ and a ‘beautiful grin.’
They said: ‘Harley’s mother, two sisters, brother, niece, family and all his friends are deeply saddened.
‘Harley will always be remembered for his loving personality, beautiful smile and cheeky sense of humour.
‘He will be deeply missed by us all. He had so much potential, we wish he was given more time.’
The alleged murderers of Harley, who cannot be identified due to their minors, appeared in Leeds Juvenile Court this morning and were remanded in custody.
A 14-year-old kid and a 16-year-old boy – who cannot be identified for legal reasons – were charged with Harley’s murder on Thursday morning.
Two other guys, aged 15 and 19, detained on suspicion of murder have been released on bail awaiting further investigation.
Two ladies detained in connection with the crime, aged 17 and 19, have been released on police bail.
A 37-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released with no further action taken.
Brett Whitehead, Harley’s cousin, said: ‘He’s a good kid with the most respect anyone could have – if you did good by him, he did more than good by you.
‘He had manners, he was just getting himself on the right track and was taken way too early.
‘He will forever be with us in our hearts and minds with his cheeky little smile spreading joy.’
Danny Stephenson, Harley’s uncle, wrote: ‘Rest easy now Harley, uncle Dan loves you.
‘No matter what people may say or think of this lad his heart was always pure.’