Three teenagers deny murder charges in the killing of Aidan Becker at Mernda station
Three boys accused of killing 22-year-old Aidan Becker at Mernda train station have entered not-guilty pleas, and the case has moved to the Supreme Court.
Police say Aidan Becker was attacked while returning home from work in March when a man and three boys confronted him at Mernda station. The three youths have now pleaded not guilty to murder. Their case has been transferred to the Supreme Court, where a directions hearing is set for August 26. The incident follows a prior machete attack that Becker helped stop.
Why it matters
The case underscores concerns about youth-involved violent crime and the legal process for serious offenses in Melbourne.
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