Boy, 16, appears in court for murder after Holly Newton, 15, stabbed to death outside takeaway

A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has appeared in courtroom charged with murdering a lady who was stabbed to loss of life exterior a takeaway.

Holly Newton, 15, was knifed shortly after leaving college on Friday in Hexham, Northumberland on January 27, and later died in hospital.

Holly Newton was stabbed to loss of life

Her funeral passed off earlier this month

One other boy, 16, was rushed to hospital with non-life threatening accidents after trying to save lots of Holly.

A 16-year-old, who can't be recognized by the media on account of his age, at present appeared through a videolink at Newcastle Crown Courtroom, charged with homicide, tried homicide and having a knife.

No pleas have been entered in the course of the transient listening to.

An additional listening to was scheduled for Could earlier than his trial on July 13.

The city of Hexham got here to a standstill for Holly's funeral earlier this month with lots of of mourners carrying purple in her reminiscence.

The horror assault that led to her loss of life unfolded on simply after 5pm exterior Pizza Pizza restaurant.

Holly and her boyfriend had staggered into the takeaway the place shocked workers rushed to assist them.

The teenager lady was taken to hospital however sadly could not be saved and died shortly after.

Holly’s heartbroken mum revealed her boyfriend had tried to save lots of Holly.

The household beforehand paid tribute to the "brilliant and bubbly lady" who was "so captivated with her household and plenty of buddies".

A press release mentioned: "She was a much-loved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece and cousin.

“Holly was at all times a well-liked lady, who was liked by so many individuals – not simply in Hexham – however everywhere in the North East.

“Holly additionally liked dancing and was so gifted – and a giant a part of her spare time was spent at courses and collaborating in competitions up and down the nation.

“She had her entire life forward of her and we're nonetheless coming to phrases with the truth that our lovely and loving lady is now not with us.

“Relaxation in peace to our child lady – we love you a lot and our lives won't ever be the identical with out you right here. You touched so many hearts and you may be missed past phrases by your entire household and family members.

“As a household, we wish to thank everybody in the neighborhood for his or her help and sort phrases."

Eager dancer Holly was a year-10 pupil at Hexham’s Queen Elizabeth Excessive Faculty.