The Boy Convicted of His Own Murder

A case unique in British history.

Photo by Avi Richards on Unsplash

My name is Thomas. I am fourteen; currently, I am lying down an alley in Greater Manchester, fighting for my life. It is 8 pm on Sunday 29 June 2003; the police have been called. I have multiple stab wounds. 

Standing beside me is my best friend Craig, he is fifteen and staying with me until help arrives. He will tell the…