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Holly Newton: Boy, 16, to appear in court charged with murder of 15-year-old girl | UK News


A 16-year-old boy will face trial on charges of murdering a teenage girl and being stabbed to death in Northumberland.

Holly NewtonThe 15-year-old was found injured in the Priestpopple area of ​​Hexham shortly after 5:10pm on Friday.

She was taken to the hospital, where she later died.

A 16-year-old boy was also taken to the hospital, his injuries are not life-threatening.

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of an assault weapon and will appear before magistrates in Newcastle today.

A candlelight ceremony was held at Hexham Abbey in memory of Holly, who lived in Haltwhistle, a town about 15 miles west of Hexham.

Northumbria Police said the investigation is ongoing and officers will remain in the area for the next few days.

The force said: “Holly still has a lot to look forward to in life and this tragic incident has left her family devastated beyond words.

“Our thoughts are with both the families involved and their loved ones as we continue to support them in any way we can.”

Holly was a student at Queen Elizabeth High School in Hexham, which paid tribute to her.

“We are shocked by the terrible events of Friday night and devastated by the passing of Holly, a truly lovely, quiet, dedicated, helpful and kind student,” the school said. know.

“Our thoughts are with Holly’s family at this time of unbearable pain. We will regroup as a school community on Monday to support each other as we go. sad.”

The expert search team conducts their investigation at the crime scene in Hexham
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The expert search team conducts their investigation at the crime scene in Hexham

hexagon Mayor Derek Kennedy said the incident “knocked all six” in the town, which was named happiest place to live in UK in a study in 2021.

On Sunday, he said: “The whole town is still accepting this, which is a huge shock.

“I was at Hexham Abbey where they held a ceremony for Holly, I lit a candle like the others to pay their respects.

“A young girl just starting out in life and attending the local high school, starting school and getting out of there, it sucks, as a town we pay tribute to with her.

“It will have a big impact on all students when they come back on Monday because one of them will never come back again.”

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