Three teenagers plead not guilty to murdering good Samaritan Aidan Becker
Police allege three boys and a man attacked and killed Melbourne man Aidan Becker at a suburban train station in March.
Three teenagers accused of murdering Melbourne man Aidan Becker, who rescued a teenager from a machete attack, have pleaded not guilty. Police allege Becker, 22, was killed after he helped a 14-year-old boy who had been attacked with a machete at Mernda train station on March 6. The three teenagers charged with murder are Mike Pikos, 18, and boys aged 16 and 17.
The younger defendants appeared in the Children's Court and entered a plea of not guilty on Wednesday. Their cases have been transferred to the Supreme Court, with a directions hearing scheduled for August 26. Becker, a former hospital security guard, was on his way home from work when he was attacked. His family and the Yarrambat Football club have paid tribute to his kindness, with his sister stating she believes he would have assisted again despite the outcome. Pikos has yet to enter a plea and is due to face the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on August 19.
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