A 14-year-old boy has denied murdering a 17-year-old in Bristol.
Tyrone Hayman died in hospital following an incident at a property in Bedminster.
Police previously said Tyrone was found with a stab wound to his chest shortly before 1.30pm on December 14.
The 14-year-old defendant, who cannot be identified due to his age, appeared before Bristol Crown Court today (February 7).
He replied "not guilty" when the murder charge was read to him.
Judge Peter Blair QC, the Recorder of Bristol, said a trial would take place in May.
"We have brought forward the trial date to May 13," he told the boy.
"I have made an order which means that the press cannot name you or any information about the case which might lead to you being identified because of your age.
"The next hearing will be your trial date."
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Tyrone's family have previously paid tribute to the "most passionate and quick-witted guy".
The judge said the trial was likely to last up to five days and will take place before Mr Justice Garnham.
Adam Vaitilingam QC appeared for the prosecution, while Chantel Gabel represented the defendant.
