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Teen accused of murder appears in Vernon court

Polson Park became the center of a police investigation after the body of Jason Hardy was found there August 26, 2015. Megan Turcato / Global News

VERNON – A north Okanagan teen charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Jason Hardy, 42, appeared in a Vernon courtroom Wednesday morning via video link.

Brandon Wellington, 18, and a 14-year-old boy who cannot be named because of his age, were taken into RCMP custody on August 31, 2015 and have since been charged with second-degree murder.

Read More: Two teens charged with 2nd degree murder of Jason Hardy

During Wellington’s court appearance Wednesday a no contact order was granted preventing him from contacting the 14-year-old and two other people.

Wellington remains in custody and is expected to appear in court again next Wednesday.

Hardy’s body was found in Vernon’s Polson Park on August 26.

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