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December 17, 2019updated 30 Sep 2022 8:44am

Magistrates lift order giving alleged murder victim lifelong anonymity after press protests

By PA Media Lawyer

Magistrates made an order giving lifelong anonymity to a teenage alleged murder victim, lifting it only after media organisations protested.

The order was made yesterday at South Cheshire Magistrates’ Court, in Crewe, when 18-year-old Matthew Mason appeared charged with murdering Alex Rodda (pictured).

The 15-year-old’s body was found outside in Ashley Mill Lane, in the village of Ashley, shortly before 8am on Friday.

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