The son of an Arsenal Football Club scout has appeared in court charged with the murders of two 16-year-old boys.
Frankie Watson, 20, is accused of killing Charlie Preston and Frankie Gater who were stabbed in Brentwood in Essex in the early hours of October 24.
The labourer, of Baker Street, Orsett, Essex, was not asked to enter pleas when he appeared before Basildon Crown Court on Thursday.
He is also charged with the attempted murder of a third boy, who cannot be named due to reporting restrictions, and with possession of an offensive weapon.
Mr Watson, who was on the books of Southend United Football Club when he was younger, replied: 'Yes judge,' when asked if he could hear what was said during the hearing.