Four accused of murdering 17-year-old Trust Gangata at Leeds house party could stand trial this autumn

By Nick Frame
Published 25th Mar 2023, 08:06 BST
Updated 25th Mar 2023, 09:07 BST
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Four teenagers accused of stabbing a boy to death at a house party Armley could stand trial this autumn.

The four appeared at Leeds Crown Court on Friday, March 24 for a preliminary hearing. None of them entered a plea and a preliminary trial date was set for September 18. A plea and trial preparation hearing is planned for April 20.

Paul Mbwasse, 18, of Walpole Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield; Karlson Ogie, 18, of Bierley House Avenue, Bierley, Bradford; Karl Belinga, 19, of Brendon Walk, Holme Wood, Bradford, and Brandon Paradzai, 19, of Coleshill Way, Bierley, Bradford, have been charged with the murder of Trust Junior Jordan Gangata.

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Trust, who was known as TJ, was fatally wounded during an incident on Salisbury Grove, Armley, in the early hours of Sunday, March 19. His family has described him as a “bright light to many”, while Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College said he was a “friendly, sociable, and kind student”.

They were all remanded into custody.