17-year-old boy admits to manslaughter of 15-year-old Holly Newton in Hexham, denies murder.
17-year-old boy admits killing 15-year-old Holly Newton in Hexham, Northumberland, but denies murder. The court heard that the teenager followed Holly for 45 minutes before stabbing her to death in an alleyway next to a pizza shop. The defendant admitted manslaughter but denied intent to harm. Jurors were informed that Holly was stabbed "many, many times" during the attack.
July 18, 2024
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