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Teenager to stand trial over murder of Karl Gallagher in Smethwick

A teenager will stand trial later this year after he was charged with the murder of Karl Gallagher in Smethwick.

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Tributes at West Cross Shopping Centre where Karl Gallagher, inset, was killed

Tyrell Harris previously pleaded not guilty to the murder of Mr Gallagher.

The 19-year-old, of Helvellyn Way, West Bromwich, appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Monda where a trial date was set for October 26.

Harris had entered a plea of not guilty to one count of murder at an earlier hearing at the crown court in June.

Mr Gallagher died from a single stab wound to the chest following an altercation at West Cross Shopping Centre, in Smethwick, at around 4.40pm on Sunday, April 26.

The 31-year-old, from the Smethwick area, leaves behind a daughter.

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