Boy, 16, appears in court for murder after Holly Newton, 15, stabbed to death outside takeaway | The Sun
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has appeared in court charged with murdering a girl who was stabbed to death outside a takeaway.
Holly Newton, 15, was knifed shortly after leaving school on Friday in Hexham, Northumberland on January 27, and later died in hospital.
Her boyfriend, 16, was rushed to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after attempting to save Holly.
Another 16-year-old, who cannot be identified by the media due to his age, today appeared via a 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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The town of Hexham came to a standstill for Holly's funeral earlier this month with hundreds of mourners wearing purple in her memory.
The horror attack that led to her death unfolded on just after 5pm outside Pizza Pizza restaurant.
Holly and her boyfriend had staggered into the takeaway where stunned staff rushed to help them.
The teen girl was taken to hospital but sadly couldn't be saved and died shortly after.
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Holly’s heartbroken mum revealed her boyfriend had tried to save Holly.
The family previously paid tribute to the "bright and bubbly girl" who was "so passionate about her family and many friends".
A statement said: "She was a much-loved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece and cousin.
“Holly was always a popular girl, who was loved by so many people – not just in Hexham – but all over the North East.
“Holly also loved dancing and was so talented – and a big part of her spare time was spent at classes and taking part in competitions up and down the country.
“She had her whole life ahead of her and we are still coming to terms with the fact that our beautiful and loving girl is no longer with us.
“Rest in peace to our baby girl – we love you so much and our lives will never be the same without you here. You touched so many hearts and you will be missed beyond words by all of your family and loved ones.
“As a family, we would like to thank everyone in the community for their support and kind words."
Keen dancer Holly was a year-10 pupil at Hexham’s Queen Elizabeth High School.
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