Six men deny Mary-Ann's killing

Mary-Ann was found dead in Reading's Prospect Park on 7 May

Six men have appeared at the Old Bailey charged with kidnapping, raping and murdering teenager Mary-Ann Leneghan.

The 16-year-old's body was found with stab wounds in Prospect Park, Reading, Berkshire, in May. Her friend was shot in the head but survived.

All six men, aged 18 to 23, denied murdering Mary-Ann and attempting to murder her friend; and the kidnap, rape and grievous bodily harm of both girls.

The men were remanded in custody and are expected to face trial in January.

They are: Adrian Thomas, 20, of Battersea, London; Michael Johnson, 19, of Southfields, London; brothers Jamaile Morally, 21, and Joshua Morally, 23, both of Balham, London; Llewellyn Adams, 23, of Balham, London; and Indrit Krasniqi, 18, of Chiswick, London.

The six face a total of 10 charges.

All are charged with murder, kidnap, two counts of rape and causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent in connection with the attack on Mary Ann.

They are also charged with attempted murder, kidnap, one count of rape and causing GBH with intent in connection with the attack on Mary-Ann's friend, who cannot be named for legal reasons.

Jamaile Morally is charged with one further count of rape in connection with the attack on Mary-Ann's friend.

A seventh man arrested during the investigation has been eliminated from the inquiry.