Judge Rules Against Naming 12-Year-Olds Convicted of Machete Murder
Court prioritizes welfare of youngest convicted killers in decades over public interest arguments
- Two 12-year-olds from Wolverhampton convicted of murdering 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai.
- High Court judge denies media request to reveal identities, citing potential harm to the boys' welfare.
- The case is the most shocking involving minors since the 1993 James Bulger murder.
- Defense argued naming the boys would not aid public debate or deterrence.
- Sentencing is scheduled for September 26 and 27.
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