Majority of evidence against a boy accused of killing four teenagers has been compiled

The case against a boy who has been charged with the deaths of four teenagers has taken a step forward.

The case against a boy who has been charged with the deaths of four teenagers has taken a step forward.

The 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named to protect his identity, faces a number of charges including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death.

Police alleged he was the driver of a stolen vehicle that hit a traffic light on Bayswater Rd killing four teenagers on June 7 this year.

The teenagers were aged between 13 and 17 years old.

Defence solicitor for the boy Mikaila Ward said the evidence was compelling.

“I have received and reviewed the partial brief of evidence that was disclosed by the prosecution’s office,” she said.

“What is contained in that brief, in my view, would be enough … so we can start moving the matter forward.”

Police prosecutor Cassandra Nitz said the full brief of evidence would be complete next month.

Four children are dead this morning after a crash at a Garbutt intersection, Townsville. The children are confirmed to be between the ages of 14 and 17-years-old, have died after their car crashed at the intersection of Duckworth St and Bayswater Rd at 4.30am. PICTURE: MATT TAYLOR.

“The indication from the investigating officer is that the remaining statements from police officers will not be available within the next month,” she said.

“We are hoping the brief will be completed before the end of the year but of course the partial brief of evidence contains the majority of the evidence.”

Magistrate Steven Mosch allowed the media to attend the proceedings in the High Risk Youth Court, which is usually closed to the public.

Mr Mosch acknowledged the case was of public interest and the “family or friends of those young people who were killed have an ongoing interest in this case”.

Ms Ward opposed the media’s presence while Youth Justice remained neutral.

The boy was almost immediately transferred to the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre after his arrest out of fears for his safety and did not appear via videolink.

Ms Ward did not make an application for bail for the boy. The boy was remanded in custody.

His appearance will be required at the next court date.

A committal mention was set for November 24.

Originally published as Majority of evidence against a boy accused of killing four teenagers has been compiled