Schoolboy denies murdering Zane Smart, 15, in Wolverhampton

Zane Smart, aged 15, died from his injuries after being stabbed twice in The Haymarket area of Pendeford on May 27, Wolverhampton Court Court heard on Monday.

The teenage defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded not guilty to his murder and to having a bladed article.

An application for bail on behalf of the defendant by Mr Jonathan Rose QC was denied.

Judge Michael Chambers QC remanded the defendant in youth detention. A two-week trial is due to be held in February.

At the end of the short hearing, the Recorder of Wolverhampton, Judge Michael Chambers QC, told the defendant: "Your case is going to be adjourned for trial.

"As currently listed that will take place on February 6th.

"You have a right to give evidence at your trial. In the meantime you must remain in custody, which in your case is secure local authority accommodation."

Zane's funeral was held in Cardiff last month. Since his death his family have launched a fundraising appeal in his memory aimed to fund emergency bleed control kits to help tackle knife injuries.