A TEEN accused of murdering his 15-year-old sister in a caravan after their parents split up is facing trial.
Matthew Selby, 19, was arrested after Amanda Selby was discovered dead at the Ty Mawr Holiday Park at Abergele in North Wales.
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Matthew Selby is seen here in a court sketch Credit: PA
Amanda Selby, pictured with brother Matthew, was found dead in a caravan
The teen appeared at Mold Crown Court today via videolink charged with murder.
No pleas were entered during the short hearing and Selby spoke only to confirm his name.
A provisional trial date was set for February 28.
Selby, from Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, was remanded in custody to appear at the same court on October 29 for a hearing.
HOLIDAY HORROR
North Wales Police were scrambled to the holiday park along with an air ambulance on Saturday afternoon.
They confirmed the bloodbath was being treated as an "isolated incident" and said there was no risk to the public.
Stunned neighbours at the family home in Ashton-under-Lyne revealed the siblings' parents had split up around two years ago.
One said: "It’s shocking news.
"We’ve not seen Matthew or Amanda as much recently because mum and dad had split up.
“Amanda went with mum and Matthew stayed with dad for a while before moving in with his grandparents.
"It's so sad."
'LOVELY STUDENT'
Amanda's school, Droylsden Academy, has now paid tribute to the tragic teen.
A statement said: "Our school is saddened to have received the tragic news that one of our students, Amanda Selby in Year 10, has lost her life whilst on holiday with her family in Wales.
"Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with Amanda’s family at what is an incredibly difficult time.
"Our school family is devastated by this awful news. Amanda was a lovely student and she will be sorely missed by students and staff.
"Clearly, many members of our school community will be affected by this loss and we will be offering support to those who need it in the weeks and months ahead. We will also plan a tribute when the time is right so that we can remember all that Amanda brought to our school."
Ty Mawr describes itself as “a lively park with activities for all ages”.
It is a few miles from Gwrych Castle where the 2020 series of ITV reality show I’m A Celebrity was filmed.
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A spokesman for 100-acre Ty Mawr Holiday Park said: “We are shocked and saddened that such a tragic situation happened in such a safe and happy environment, where families come to relax.
“The park welcomes tens of thousands of happy holidaymakers every year.
“This was an isolated and unprecedented incident, which took place inside a caravan that is now a crime scene.”
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Amanda had been living with her mum in Tameside Credit: Enterprise 10
Amanda's school has paid tribute 10
The teen was arrested over the weekend 10
Selby pictured arriving at court previously Credit: fpnw.co.uk？2021 10
The caravan where the 'domestic disturbance' took place 10
The horror unfolded in Ty Mawr Holiday Park Credit: BPM 10
Police confirmed a 15-year-old girl had been killed Credit: Daily Post 10
The area was cordoned off by local police Credit: fpnw.co.uk？2021