The trial of four individuals charged with the murder of 17-year-old Tristan Shae Kerr has been postponed by two months. Ricardo Elliot, 26, Elexi Manny, 24, Georgie Mears, 19, and Connor Palfrey, 24, all pleaded not guilty to murder at a previous hearing in March.
The new trial date is set for October 5 at Newport Crown Court, delayed from the original start of August 3. The proceedings are expected to last between four and six weeks.
Tristan Kerr died after being found with stab wounds at a property in Lower Francis Street, Abertridwr, Caerphilly borough, on February 5. Gwent Police officers attended the scene at approximately 5:45pm, where he was pronounced dead.
In a tribute, his aunt Rachel Spriggs described him as a “deeply loved son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend” with a passion for motorbikes and adventure. A fundraiser set up by a close friend raised over £5,000 to assist with funeral costs.
