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Three boys charged with murdering Aidan Becker at Mernda train station plead not guilty

Police allege three boys and a man attacked and killed Melbourne man Aidan Becker at a suburban train station in March.

ABC Australia News By Kristian Silva Captured Aug 5, 2026, 2:51 AM
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Aiden Becker (left) died in Mernda on March 6 after stepping in to protect a 14-year-old at a train station. (Facebook)

Three boys accused of attacking and killing a Melbourne man who rescued a teenager from a machete attack have pleaded not guilty to murder.

Police allege Aidan Becker, 22, was on his way home from work in March when he was set upon by a man and three boys at Mernda train station.

The cases have been transferred to the Supreme Court, and a directions hearing is now scheduled for August 26.

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