Ty Mawr Holiday Park: Matthew Selby denies murdering 15-year-old sister
A 19-year-old man has denied the murder of his younger sister at a holiday park in Towyn near Abergele.
Matthew Selby pleaded not guilty to the murder of his sister Amanda, 15, when he appeared at Mold Crown Court by videolink from HMP Berwyn on Friday.
Amanda died after police were called to reports of a “domestic disturbance” at the Ty Mawr Holiday Park in Towyn, near Abergele, on Saturday, July 31.
Selby, of Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, spoke only to confirm his name and enter his plea during the 10-minute hearing.
Judge Rhys Rowlands adjourned the case ahead of a trial on February 28, which is due to last up to seven days.
Following her death, Amanda’s family released a statement through North Wales Police which read: “Amanda was a loving daughter and granddaughter – she was caring, thoughtful, liked to help others and very much loved.
“She will be very sadly missed.”
Her school, Droylsden Academy in Greater Manchester, has also paid tribute to “a lovely student”.
A message on its website said: “Our school family is devastated by this awful news. Amanda was a lovely student and she will be sorely missed by students and staff.”
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