FIVE PEOPLE have pleaded not guilty to murdering a 14-year-old boy who was stabbed to death.

Dea-John Reid suffering a single wound to his chest on College Road, Kingstanding area in Birmingham around 7.30pm May 31.

Two men and three teenagers charged with murder appeared at Birmingham Crown Court on August 5, where they all entered not guilty pleas.

Michael Shields, 35, from Alvis Walk, Castle Bromwich, George Khan, 38, of Newstead Road, Birmingham, two 14-year-olds and a 16-year-old, who cannot be named because of their age, denied the allegations brought against them.

They were remanded in custody at Birmingham Crown Court and are due to stand trial on 22 February next year.

Due to Covid-19 regulations, only three defendants appeared in the dock.

Dea-John Reid’s family, including his mother Joan Morris, were present for part of the hearing accompanies by Bishop Desmond Jaddoo who has been supporting them.

Judge Paul Farrer QC confirmed a further hearing would take place on November 1 this year to discuss legal issues.

All five defendants were remanded in custody.