THE trial of two teenagers for the murder of 21-year-old Billy Dove in Hemel Hempstead will start on Tuesday, May 8.
Charlie Samson, 18, and a 17-year-old who cannot be named for legal reasons have pleaded not guilty to murder.
They, and Carl Williams, also deny a charge of affray.
Billy died from a stab wound inflicted in Market Square in the town on November 6 last year.
Samson, of St Agnells Lane and the 17-year-old were remanded in custody by Judge Stephen Gullick at St Albans Crown Court today (Monday).
Carl Williams, 21, of Barnacres Road, Hemel Hempstead, was granted bail.