Newcastle court and inset, Holly Newton (Image: Web)
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has appeared in court charged with murdering a teenager who was stabbed to death in Hexham.
Holly Newton, 15, was injured in the Priestpopple area at around 5.10pm on January 27. She died later in hospital.
Another 16-year-old boy was also taken to hospital after suffering non-life-threatening injuries.
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A 16-year-old from Gateshead, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared via videolink at Newcastle Crown Court charged with murder, attempted murder and having a knife.
No pleas were entered during the brief hearing.
A further hearing was scheduled for May before his trial on July 13.
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