Youth killed cyclist with plank

A 16-year-old boy who killed a cyclist by hitting him with a plank of wood has admitted manslaughter.

Michael Harrison, 21, died after he was hit as he rode his bicycle home in Netherton, Liverpool, in July.

Two teenagers both denied murder at Liverpool Crown Court but the 16-year-old admitted manslaughter.

Murder charges will not now be pursued. The teenager was remanded in custody for sentencing next month. A 15-year-old boy was remanded on bail.