A BOY accused of murdering schoolgirl Ellie Gould will appear in court this morning.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of killing the Hardenhuish School pupil at a home in Calne on May 4.

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He is expected before Bristol Crown Court this morning for a case management hearing. The boy is yet to enter pleas to the murder charge.