4 Feb 2015

Trial set for teens accused of murder

10:11 am on 4 February 2015

Two teenagers charged with murdering a man at an Auckland motel appeared at the High Court in Auckland today for a trial date to be set.

Wanted teenagers Leonard Nattrass-Berquist, left, and Beauen Wallace-Loretz.

Wanted teenagers Leonard Nattrass-Berquist, left, and Beauen Wallace-Loretz. Photo: NZ Police / Supplied

Leonard Nattrass-Berquist and Beauen Wallace-Loretz, both 17, are accused of murdering 54-year-old Ihaia Gillman-Harris late last year.

They also face charges of robbing Mr Gillman-Harris of cash, a mobile phone and his bank card as well as taking his Range Rover.

A large group of family members was present to support the teenagers, who embraced in the dock.

Justice Lang set the trial for four weeks in November.

Ihaia Gillman-Harris.

Ihaia Gillman-Harris. Photo: SUPPLIED / NZ Police