Boy, 13, charged with murder after man kicked to death outside Wigan church
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a man was kicked to death outside a church earlier this month.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is the second person to be charged over the death of Steven McMyler.
Mr McMyler, 34, died after being kicked in the head in the grounds of Wigan Parish Church at about 7.50pm on August 6, Greater Manchester police said.
Jordan Short, 19, from Kirkby, near Liverpool, has already appeared in court on murder charges and remains in custody.
Another boy, 17, is still being questioned by police on suspicion of murder.
Mr McMyler's family said they were "struggling to come to terms" with his death.
The family said in a statement: "Steven was an extremely likeable lad and everyone who came across him loved him as much as we all did.
“He was a popular lad and he lit the room up as soon as he walked in. Everybody thought the world of him as he had a heart of gold.
“We can’t believe what has happened and we are struggling to come to terms with this terrible tragedy.”
The 13-year-old boy was remanded in custody and will appear at Bolton Crown Court on Monday, police said.
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