The suspect has previously admitted that it was he who knives the 16-year-old who died from his injuries. In police interrogations he has claimed that he had no intention of cutting and that he acted in emergency defense.

Can be sentenced to closed youth care

On March 9, the trial started and negotiations have been held behind closed doors. The verdict falls on Tuesday. If the suspect is convicted of murder, he may be sentenced to closed youth care. The maximum penalty for closed youth care is four years.

Suspected of other crimes

The suspect is also charged with child rape because he must have had a sexual relationship with a girl who was under 15 years of age. In addition, he is suspected of threats to two other people who were at the crime scene.