Marcia Grant murder: Boy, 12, remanded into secure accommodation after court appearance
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The child, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Sheffield Youth Court today having been charged with the murder of 60-year-old Marcia Grant, who was hit by a car on the driveway of her Greenhill home on Wednesday night.
Marcia, who was a mum and grandmother, died at the scene despite the best efforts of emergency services to save her.
She has been described as a “pillar of her community”.
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Hide AdThe boy accused of her murder, who cannot be identified due to his age, is also charged with possessing a bladed article.
He stood in the glass-fronted dock flanked by two security officers during a 30-minute hearing today, speaking to confirm his identity and smiling occasionally.
The youngster, who was wearing a dark blue jumper over an open-necked light blue shirt and blue trousers, will appear at Sheffield Crown Court on April 11.