Teens appear in court charged with supplying MDMA after girls death
15 year old Lilly McCarthy passed away in hospital in Gorleston earlier this year
Two teenage boys have appeared in court accused of supplying MDMA, after the death of a 15 year old girl in Gorleston back in January.
Prosecutors say they are considering whether there may be further charges to reflect the death of Lilly McCarthy.
The teenager passed away in hospital in Gorleston on 24th January after falling ill at a residence in Hopton earlier that day, according to Norfolk Police.
Kian Lockett, 18, from King Street, Great Yarmouth, and 19-year-old Nathan Laffitte, of no fixed address, were both present at Norwich Crown Court via a video link from HMP Norwich on Wednesday.
Edward Renvoize, prosecuting, said both young men were charged with supplying a controlled substance.
Neither of the defendants entered a plea, with the prosecutor requesting for their arraignment to be postponed.
"The Crown are giving consideration to whether other charges should appear on the indictment of these two young men, reflecting the death of Lilly McCarthy," Mr Renvoize said.
"We're not able to give any indication of whether any such charges will flow or not."
He mentioned that prosecutors are awaiting results from a post-mortem examination and a toxicology report.
Judge Alice Robinson scheduled another hearing for 24th April, when it is expected the court will learn if further charges will be made in the case.
A provisional trial date has been set for 27th July.
Both young men remain in custody.
In a tribute released through Norfolk Police, Lilly McCarthy's family described her as a "bright, happy and funny girl."
"Our hearts are completely broken. Lilly was a bright, happy and funny girl who made a massive impact on everyone lucky enough to have her in their lives.
"She had a presence that lit up a room. The loss we feel is the most extreme kind of loss that no family should ever have to endure and leaves a hole in our lives that can never be filled," they said.