Teenager pleads not guilty to murder of nine-year-old in Weston-super-Mare
Aria Thorpe was stabbed at a her home in Lime Close on December 15 2025
Last updated 27th Mar 2026
A teenager has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-super-Mare.
Aria Thorpe was stabbed at her home in Lime Close on December 15 2025.
A 16-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons has appeared in court charged over her death.
In a tribute, Aria's family described her as "the most beautiful little soul - happy-go-lucky, full of light, and joy."
Aria’s father, Tom Thorpe, said: “It’s hard to put into words how devastating it is, our little Aria, that you’re up there with the angels looking over us.
"How sad it’s going to be not hearing ‘Dad, how long left?’ on our long journeys back and forth at weekends.
“You will be greatly missed, you special little angel. A life gone far too early but I hope a life lived well. We all love you dearly. Goodnight darling.”