A TEEN charged with murdering schoolgirl Ellie Gould is expected before Bristol Crown Court this morning.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named as he is under-18, is accused of killing the Hardenhuish School pupil at a home in Calne on May 4.

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He is due to appear before Bristol Crown Court this morning for a pre-trial hearing. 

The trial will start on October 28 and is expected to last between a week and a fortnight.