Boy to stand trial for London riot murder

A 16-YEAR-OLD boy was yesterday ordered to stand trial for the murder of a pensioner who confronted rioters in London as British judges and prosecutors used tough punishment and name-and- shame tactics against hundreds of participants in the mayhem.

Meanwhile. the British government said police would get better training and stronger powers to deal with a new and unpredictable era of disturbances.

“We will make sure police have the powers they need,” said Home Secretary Theresa May. These would include the power to impose blanket curfews in troubled areas.