'We are determined to bring anyone involved to justice.' A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a girl, aged 15, died in a stabbing in Northumberland, Superintendent Sam Rennison confirms. Latest: 📺 Sky 501 and Virgin 602
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 15-year-old girl died in a stabbing in Northumberland.
Police said they were called to the Priestpopple area of Hexham shortly after 5.10pm on Friday to reports that the two teenagers had what appeared to be knife injuries."Sadly, despite best efforts of hospital staff, the girl passed away later that evening," said a Northumbria Police statement. "The boy suffered serious, non-life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital. Both of their families are being supported by specially-trained officers at this devastating time."
Police said a 16-year-old boy was initially arrested on suspicion of assault, and then on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody.More on Northumberland
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