Good Samaritan Aidan Becker: Fourth teen accused of security guard’s murder
A teenage boy accused of the murder of a good Samaritan security guard was sporting an injury when he appeared in court.
A teenage boy accused of the murder of a good Samaritan security guard has faced court sporting an injured hand.
The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared in a Childrens Court on Monday afternoon just hours after police laid charges of murder and armed robbery.
The teenager was arrested on Friday evening following a horror machete attack near the Mernda Railway Station in Mernda.
Off-duty security guard Aidan Becker, 22, was allegedly fatally injured attempting to help a 14-year-old boy being robbed by a group about 5.50pm on Bridge Inn Rd.
Aiden Becker died while rescuing a teen boy from a knife fight in Mernda. Picture: Supplied
According to Victoria Police the teenager was taken to hospital, where he remained over the weekend, under police guard.
During a brief filing hearing at court over a video link from a police station, he sat slumped in a chair wearing a black jumper and black shorts, with bandages wrapped around his left hand.
His father appeared on the video link watching the proceedings.
The court was told the teenager would be remanded to a youth detention centre to return to court in June alongside his child co-accused.
The boy’s lawyer, Andrew McGregor, asked the court to note the hospital had provided “some recommendations about pain medication”.
Four teenage males, aged between 16 and 18, have now each been charged with murder and armed robbery over the incident.
Mike Pikos, 18, appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Sunday and was remanded to reappear in court in June.
Police at the scene of the stabbing. Picture: Mark Stewart
In a statement, the Alfred Hospital, where Mr Becker worked, described him as a “quiet hero”.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of young security officer, Aidan Becker,” it said.
“He will be remembered for being full of life, and for his positive energy, kindness and dedication. He was a quiet hero who gave his all for those around him.”
On Sunday, the Victorian government announced its crime prevention Violence Reduction Unit would be deploying to Mernda alongside Victoria Police and the Department of Education.
“My thoughts are with the family of the man who was brutally stabbed in Mernda – our hearts break for them,” Premier Jacinta Allan said.
“We created the Violence Reduction Unit for this reason, to work with the community in the aftermath of violence and prevent further trauma.
“I want to thank Victoria Police for their rapid response to apprehend the accused and their ongoing work to keep the Mernda community safe.”
Source: https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/good-samaritan-aidan-becker-fourth-teen-accused-of-security-guards-murder/news-story/7663e8d1c654e7a7443106a5762b67d7
