The youngster disappeared after leaving for school from his home in Welland, Peterborough, on the morning of November 29 1994. James Watson (left), 39, has been charged with the 1994 murder of six-year-old schoolboy Rikki Neave (right). He did not appear at the Old Bailey today for his plea and trial preparation hearing. ‘The trial is presently fixed for 5 October with an estimated hearing of two months. ‘The trial remains fixed as it was but obviously there is a possibility that it may not in fact proceed on that date.’Watson, of no fixed address, denies murdering Rikki between 28 and 29 November 1994.

Source: Daily Mail May 01, 2020 10:58 UTC