The Manchester Evening News says Alkhader Qasem, 17, and Ishaaq Mia, 16, were both convicted of murdering Prince who was stabbed three times, twice in his leg and once in his chest, as he was chased through the streets.
The pair were anonymous throughout the trial due to reporting restrictions because of their age.
Mrs Justice Ellenbogen agreed with Manchester Evening News's submission that there was strong public interest in naming the two killers after the pair were both handed the equivalent of a life sentence for juvenile offenders, added the publisher.
Court reporter Andrew Bardsley made the application and said: “We argued that there was a strong public interest in the identities of the killers being revealed, because of the societal issue knife crime poses.
“We said that full reporting of the case would allow for more debate of the issue, and to examine how it is that children can end up in court for killing other children.
“I submitted a letter to the judge, who then allowed objections to be made by the defence barristers.
“On the day of the sentencing hearing, the subject was discussed by barristers and the judge, and I also stood up in court and made submissions.
“The judge agreed with our argument and allowed the reporting restrictions to be lifted. She granted a month for the defence to lodge an appeal, but they did not and restrictions were formally lifted yesterday (15 January).
“I believe that judgements such as this are a strong example of how open justice and court reporting remain a vital element of society.”
The Manchester Evening News says a wrap of the court can be found here, and the background can be seen here.
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